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Extracellular Fluid

Extracellular fluid (ECF) is a component of bodily fluids outside of cells in all multicellular organisms. It makes up about one-third of an individual's total body water and provides electrolytes, such as sodium and chloride, for the body's cells and organs to properly function. ECF is important for transporting su…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 22× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Extracellular fluid (ECF) is a component of bodily fluids outside of cells in all multicellular organisms. It makes up about one-third of an individual's total body water and provides electrolytes, such as sodium and chloride, for the body's cells and organs to properly function. ECF is important for transporting substances such as hormones, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body. Disorders associated with ECF are often due to electrolyte abnormalities, ranging from hyponatremia to hypernatremia. ECF is also used in medical treatments, such as dialysis and plasmapheresis, for the removal and replacement of substances in the body. With a better understanding of ECF, it is possible to develop treatments for many disorders related to this important component.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 22 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Thrombosis and treatments.

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Ioanna Koniari · Greece

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