water balance

balance /bal·ance/ (bal´ans)

1. an instrument for weighing.

2. equilibrium.

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acid-base balance  a normal balance between production and excretion of acid or alkali by the body, resulting in a stable concentration of H+ in body fluids.

analytical balance  a balance used in the laboratory, sensitive to variations of the order of 0.05 to 0.1 mg.

fluid balance  the state of the body in relation to ingestion and excretion of water and electrolytes.

nitrogen balance  the state of the body in regard to ingestion and excretion of nitrogen. In negative nitrogen b. the amount excreted is greater than the quantity ingested; in positive nitrogen b. the amount excreted is smaller than the quantity ingested.

water balance  fluid b.

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water balance

n.

See fluid balance.

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balance

1. an instrument for weighing.

2. harmonious adjustment of different elements or parts; harmonious performance of functions. Used to describe symmetry and proportion of conformation.

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acid-base balance

the proportion of acid and base required to keep the blood and body fluids neutral. See also acid-base balance.

analytical balance

a laboratory balance sensitive to very small variations of the order of 0.001 mg.

balance examination

simultaneous palpation of muscles on both sides of the body of Greyhounds attempting to locate areas of soreness or spasm.

fluid balance

the state of the body in relation to ingestion and excretion of water and electrolytes (see also fluid balance).

nitrogen balance

the state of the body in regard to ingestion and excretion of nitrogen. In negative nitrogen balance the amount of nitrogen excreted is greater than the quantity ingested. In positive nitrogen balance the amount excreted is smaller than the amount ingested. See also nitrogen balance.

posture balance

disturbances of balance, including falling to one side, rotation of the head, walking in circles. These are usually indications of disturbances of the organs of balance in the semicircular canals.

water balance

fluid balance.

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water balance

A state of equilibrium in which the fluid intake from water and other beverages, and foods equals fluid lost in the urine, GI tract, sweat, and other secretions. See Water.