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== Extracellular Volume == ...fluid]]. The extracellular volume is a significant component of the [[body fluid]] compartment.

...in ''intra'' meaning "inside" and ''cellula'' meaning "small room") is the fluid located inside the cells of the body. It is the medium for cellular process The [[intracellular fluid]] is primarily composed of water, but also contains dissolved salts, protei

== Extracellular Space == ...describe the bodily fluids and substances that exist outside of the cells in an organism.

...ine, leading to [[hyponatremia]] and a decrease in [[extracellular fluid]] volume. ...syndrome is not well understood, but it is thought to involve an increase in the secretion of [[natriuretic peptides]] by the brain, which promotes sodi

...um for excretory product transportation) and oxygen. It plays a vital role in an intravascular osmotic effect that keeps electrolyte concentration balanc * [[Blood Cells]]: The cells that are suspended in blood plasma. They include red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelet

...is the most abundant [[protein]] in human [[blood plasma]]. It is produced in the [[liver]] and forms a large proportion of all plasma protein. ...n ''albus'', meaning "white". This is in reference to the color of albumin in its solid state. "Serum" is derived from the Latin word ''serum'', meaning

...luable resource for medical professionals, students, and anyone interested in understanding medical terminology. ...ation about the [[etymology]] of words, their pronunciation, and their use in context. Some medical dictionaries also provide information about related t