Körperflüssigkeit

Definitions of Körperflüssigkeit
  1. noun
    the liquid parts of the body
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    Milch
    produced by mammary glands of female mammals for feeding their young
    Blut
    the fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped through the body by the heart and contains plasma, blood cells, and platelets
    Blutplasma, Zellflüssigkeit
    an amber, watery fluid, rich in proteins, that separates out when blood coagulates
    Lymphflüssigkeit
    a thin coagulable fluid (similar to plasma but) containing white blood cells (lymphocytes) and chyle; is conveyed to the blood stream by lymphatic vessels
    Sekret
    a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
    Eiter, Wundsekret
    a fluid product of inflammation
    Menstruationsblut
    flow of blood from the uterus; occurs at roughly monthly intervals during a woman's reproductive years
    Träne, Tränenflüssigkeit
    saline fluid secreted by lacrimal glands; lubricates the surface of the eyeball
    Schweiß
    salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
    Hormon
    the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
    Speichel, Speichelflüssigkeit, Spucke
    a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
    Moschus
    an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative
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    Körpersubstanz
    the substance of the body
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