Body Fluid Compartments (also known as Body Fluid Compartment, Compartment, Body Fluid): The two types of spaces between which water and other body fluids are distributed: extracellular and intracellular.

NIH MeSH · D001825Anatomy

Body Fluid Compartments

Also known asBody Fluid Compartment · Compartment, Body Fluid · Compartments, Body Fluid · Fluid Compartment, Body · Fluid Compartments, Body

Definition

The two types of spaces between which water and other body fluids are distributed: extracellular and intracellular.

MeSH classification

  • A10.082
  • A12.207.180

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Common questions about Body Fluid Compartments

What does Body Fluid Compartments mean in medicine?
The two types of spaces between which water and other body fluids are distributed: extracellular and intracellular. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Body Fluid Compartments known by any other names?
Yes. Body Fluid Compartments is also referred to as Body Fluid Compartment, Compartment, Body Fluid, Compartments, Body Fluid, Fluid Compartment, Body in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Body Fluid Compartments sit in the medical classification?
Body Fluid Compartments falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A10.082, A12.207.180). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001825) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗