Interstitial Fluid (Noun)
Meaning
Liquid found between the cells of the body that provides much of the liquid environment of the body.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Interstitial fluid surrounds the cells in the body and provides the medium for the exchange of nutrients and waste products.
- The amount of interstitial fluid in the body is about 11 liters in an average adult.
- Interstitial fluid is found in the space between the cells and the blood vessels and plays a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance in the body.
- The composition of interstitial fluid is similar to that of blood plasma, but with lower concentrations of proteins and other large molecules.
- The movement of interstitial fluid into the lymphatic vessels helps to return proteins and excess fluids to the bloodstream.