third spacing

noun

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

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nounthird spacing (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyThe abnormal accumulation of fluid (watery liquid) into an extracellular and extravascular space or potential space (i.e., outside vessels and outside cells).
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