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ecf

/ˌiː.siːˈef/

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noun

B2formalcommonmedicalabbreviation/ˌiː.siːˈef/

uncountable · proper noun

An abbreviation for extracellular fluid, which is the body fluid containing proteins and electrolytes, including blood plasma and interstitial fluid.

  • 🇷🇺Аббревиатура для внеклеточной жидкости, которая является жидкостью организма, содержащей белки и электролиты, включая плазму крови и интерстициальную жидкость.
  1. Extracellular fluid C1 formal medical

    The body fluid found outside of cells, consisting of blood plasma, interstitial fluid, and transcellular fluid, containing proteins and electrolytes.

    • ECF plays a crucial role in transporting nutrients and waste products.
    • The composition of ECF is carefully regulated by the kidneys.
    • Electrolyte imbalances in the ECF can affect nerve and muscle function.

    🇷🇺Внеклеточная жидкость

    Synonyms: extracellular fluid