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|Term=electrolyte | |Term=electrolyte | ||
|Short definition= | |Short definition=electrolyte (ee-LEK-troh-lite) A substance that breaks down into ions (particles with an electrical charge) when dissolved in water or body fluids. Some examples of ions are sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride and phosphate. | ||
|Type=Cancer terms | |Type=Cancer terms | ||
|Specialty=Oncology | |Specialty=Oncology | ||
Latest revision as of 12:55, 11 January 2023
| Electrolyte | |
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| Term | Electrolyte |
| Short definition | electrolyte (ee-LEK-troh-lite) A substance that breaks down into ions (particles with an electrical charge) when dissolved in water or body fluids. Some examples of ions are sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride and phosphate. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
electrolyte - (pronounced) (ee-LEK-troh-lite) A substance that breaks down into ions (particles with an electrical charge) when dissolved in water or body fluids. Some examples of ions are sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride and phosphate. These ions help carry nutrients into cells, carry waste out of cells, and help nerves, muscles, heart, and brain function as they should
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