Total Body Water

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physiological parameter
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:TBW
gptkbp:affects drug distribution
electrolyte balance
gptkbp:component body composition
gptkbp:decreasedIn age
increased body fat
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Total Body Water
gptkbp:includes extracellular fluid
intracellular fluid
gptkbp:location human body
gptkbp:measures liters
bioelectrical impedance analysis
dilution methods
isotope dilution
gptkbp:percentageOfBodyWeight about 50% in adult females
about 60% in adult males
about 75% in infants
gptkbp:relatedTo dehydration
fluid balance
hydration status
overhydration
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:TBW
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7