Fluidø

Fluidø is a term used in the medical field to describe the state of being fluid or having fluid-like properties. This can refer to various aspects of the human body, such as the blood, lymph, and other bodily fluids, as well as the fluidity of cells and tissues.

Overview

The human body is largely composed of fluids, which play a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis. These fluids are primarily water, but they also contain various solutes such as electrolytes, proteins, and waste products.

Bodily Fluids

Bodily fluids are liquids originating from inside the bodies of living people. They include fluids that are excreted or secreted from the body as well as body water that normally is not. The various types of bodily fluids include:

• Blood
• Urine
• Sweat
• Saliva
• Semen
• Breast milk
• Vaginal fluids
• Cerebrospinal fluid

Fluid Balance

Fluid balance is an aspect of the homeostasis of organisms in which the amount of water in the organism needs to be controlled, via osmoregulation and behavior, such that the concentrations of electrolytes (salts in solution) in the various body fluids are kept within healthy ranges.

Fluid Therapy

Fluid therapy is used in medicine to treat or prevent a lack of fluids in the body. This can be due to dehydration, excessive sweating, or illnesses such as diabetes. Fluid therapy can be administered orally or intravenously.

See Also

• Hydration
• Dehydration
• Osmosis
• Diffusion