What it means
Interstitial fluid is the fluid that bathes the cells, outside the blood vessels; when too much collects there, the result is edemaih-DEE-muhSwelling caused by extra fluid trapped in the body's tissues.Full entry . Interstitial lung disease affects the tissue between the air sacs, and interstitial cystitis is a long-lasting bladder pain condition.
At a glance
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Related terms
edema
Swelling caused by extra fluid trapped in the body's tissues.
body fluid
Any liquid made in or found inside the body, such as blood, urine, saliva or fluid inside cells.
intracellular fluid
The fluid inside the body's cells.