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Body fluids
== Body fluids == ...They include fluids that are excreted or secreted from the body as well as body water that normally is not.

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Catheterization
...is used to drain body fluids (such as urine), to introduce fluids into the body, or to examine or widen a narrowed vein or artery ...is used to drain body fluids (such as urine), to introduce fluids into the body, or to examine or widen a narrowed vein or artery<br>{{glossary headings}}<

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Stream
...ction. The term is often used in relation to blood, urine, or other bodily fluids. ...it has been used since the late 14th century to describe the flow of body fluids.

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Body fluid
== Body Fluid == ...le. They include fluids that are excreted or secreted from the body. Human body fluid includes [[plasma]], [[semen]], [[breast milk]], [[sputum]], [[tears]

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Sodium
...dy needs to keep body fluids in balance. Sodium is found in table salt and in many processed foods. ...d in table salt and in many processed foods. Too much sodium can cause the body to retain water {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]

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Management
...unciation}} (duct) In medicine, a tube or vessel in the body through which fluids flow ...unciation}} (duct) In medicine, a tube or vessel in the body through which fluids flow {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]

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Bodily fluid
...living organism. It includes fluids that are excreted or secreted from the body. ...y fluid" is derived from the Middle English word "bodily", meaning "of the body", and the Latin word "fluidus", meaning "flowing".

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Congestive heart failure
...h the body, causing buildup of blood in the veins and of other body fluids in tissue ...h the body, causing buildup of blood in the veins and of other body fluids in tissue<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]

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Electrolytes
...t because they help balance the amount of water in your body, balance your body's [[acid/base (pH) level]], move nutrients into your cells, move wastes out ...role, but most are in some part responsible for maintaining the balance of fluids between the intracellular (inside the cell) and extracellular (outside the

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Bypass
...-pas) A surgical procedure in which the doctor creates a new path for body fluids to flow ...-pas) A surgical procedure in which the doctor creates a new path for body fluids to flow {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]

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Acid-base homeostasis
...id]]s and [[base]]s in the [[body fluids]]. The process is crucial for the body's normal functioning and survival. Acid-base homeostasis maintains the [[pH]] of the body's fluids within a narrow range, between 7.35 and 7.45. This is achieved through a se

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Renal compensation
...dertake to regulate the [[pH]] levels in the body. This process is crucial in maintaining [[homeostasis]] and is often a response to [[respiratory acidos ...Therefore, renal compensation refers to the kidneys' role in balancing the body's pH levels.

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Transcellular fluid
...'' (pronunciation: trans-sel-yuh-ler floo-id) is a component of the [[body fluids]] that is contained within epithelial lined spaces. It is the smallest port ...toneal fluid]], [[intraocular fluid]], and [[endolymph]] and [[perilymph]] in the inner ear.

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Intravenous fluids
...avenous fluids''' (pronounced: in-tra-vee-nus fluids), also known as '''IV fluids''', are liquids administered directly into the bloodstream via a vein. The ..., outside the digestive tract) directly into the venous circulation. These fluids are sterile solutions containing one or more crystalloids that may be class

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Cragie tube
...agie tube''' (pronunciation: /ˈkreɪɡiː tuːb/) is a medical instrument used in the field of [[surgery]]. It is named after its inventor, [[Robert Cragie]] ...e a pathway for other instruments. The tube is typically inserted into the body through a small incision and guided to the desired location under the guida

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Dehydrated
...when it loses more fluids than it takes in, leading to an imbalance in the body's [[water]] and [[electrolyte]] levels. ...ting]], [[diarrhea]], [[vomiting]], [[diabetes]], and inadequate intake of fluids. Certain groups, such as [[infants]] and the [[elderly]], are more suscepti

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Hypovolemic shock
...for the heart to pump enough blood to your body, leading to a severe drop in blood pressure and reduced oxygen supply to your organs. ...to a condition where there is less than the normal volume of blood in the body.

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Dehydration
...vomiting, but it can also be caused by not drinking enough water or other fluids, sweating too much, fever, urinating too much, or taking certain medication ...pid heartbeat, and rapid breathing. Dehydration can be serious, especially in young children and older adults {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary o

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Flow
...of substances in the body. It is often used in relation to blood, air, or fluids. In English, the word is pronounced as /floʊ/.

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Biomarkers
...rocess, condition, or disease. A biomarker can be used to see how well the body is responding to treatment for a disease or condition. ...rocess, condition, or disease. A biomarker can be used to see how well the body is responding to treatment for a disease or condition. Also called molecula

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