Interstitial fluid
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-005989
The fluid that surrounds the cells of tissues, providing a medium for nutrient and waste exchange between blood and cells. It is formed from blood plasma that filters out of capillaries. This fluid constitutes a large portion of the extracellular fluid compartment in the body.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-005989 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Chemistry and Human Health |
| References | PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1246 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153) |
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