third spacing

noun

third spacing

noun

Biology, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences The abnormal accumulation of fluid (watery liquid) into an extracellular and extravascular space or potential space (i.e., outside vessels and outside cells).

Related terms: ascites, edema, effusion, extravasation, interstitial fluid, swelling, transcellular

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