milieu intérieur

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milieu intérieur

[aNterē·œr′]

the basic concept in physiology, originated by Claude Bernard, that multicellular organisms exist in an aqueous internal environment composed of the blood, lymph, and interstitial fluid that bathes all cells and provides a medium for the elementary exchange of nutrients and waste material. All fundamental processes necessary for the maintenance and life of the tissue elements depend on the stability and balance of this environment.

milieu [me-lyuh´] (Fr.)

surroundings; environment.

milieu extérieur [me-lyuh´ ek-sta″re-ur´] external environment.

milieu intérieur [me-lyuh´ an-ta″re-ur´] internal environment; the blood and lymph in which the cells are bathed.

milieu

[Fr.] surroundings, environment.

milieu extérieur

external environment.

milieu intérieur

internal environment; the interstitial tissue fluid and lymph in which the cells are bathed.

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