ELECTROLYTE BALANCE
\ɛlˈɛktɹəlˌa͡ɪt bˈaləns], \ɛlˈɛktɹəlˌaɪt bˈaləns], \ɛ_l_ˈɛ_k_t_ɹ_ə_l_ˌaɪ_t b_ˈa_l_ə_n_s]\
Definitions of ELECTROLYTE BALANCE
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an equilibrium between the amounts of electrolytes (as calcium and sodium and potassium) that is essential for normal health and functioning
By Princeton University
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an equilibrium between the amounts of electrolytes (as calcium and sodium and potassium) that is essential for normal health and functioning
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The state of the body in relation to the intake and excretion of water and electrolytes, particularly sodium and potassium. It exists in a metabolic balance internally with BODY FLUID COMPARTMENTS, total BODY WATER; BLOOD VOLUME; EXTRACELLULAR SPACE; etc., externally through sensible and insensible SWEATING. The hypothalamus controls water balance. (Dorland, 27th ed; Mountcastle, Medical Physiology, 14th ed, 1980, p1152)
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