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Extracellular Fluid
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Definition
: The fluid of the body that is outside of CELLS. It is the external environment for the cells.
do not confuse EXTRACELLULAR FLUID with BODY WATER
Other names
Interstitial Fluids; Intercellular Fluids; Fluids, Interstitial; Fluids, Intercellular; Fluids, Extracellular; Fluid, Interstitial; Fluid, Intercellular; Fluid, Extracellular; Extracellular Fluids; Intercellular Fluid; Interstitial Fluid