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compartment a part of the body as a whole and divided from the rest by a physical partition. fluid compartment that liquid part of the body excluded by cell membranes. Includes intravascular and intercellular compartments. compartment syndrome muscles which are contained in an aponeurotic sheath may be subjected to serious ischemia as a result of increase in the size of the muscle as a result of vigorous muscular activity. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 2) Myositis, compartmental fluid, and gas collections may also be seen. This causes a rise in compartmental pressures, leading to a 'second wave effect' including decreased blood flow, ischaemia, and further muscle and nerve damage (Saad 1997). At the same time, John's experience reminds us of how educational systems remain recognizably compartmental and disjointed. |
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