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extracellular fluid a general term for all the body fluids outside the cells, comprising about one third of the body fluids. It can be further subdivided into interstitial fluid and intravascular fluid (plasma). Extracellular fluid circulates in the spaces between the cells and brings to the cells the nutrients and other substances needed for their functioning. See also fluid balance.
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