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In anatomy, the interstitium is a contiguous fluid-filled space existing between a structural barrier, such as a cell membrane or the skin, and internal structures, such as organs, including muscles and the circulatory system. The fluid in this space is called interstitial fluid, this fluid comprises water and solutes which drains into the lymphatic system. The interstitial compartment is composed of connective and supporting tissues within the body called the extracellular matrix that are situated outside the blood, lymphatic vessels, and the parenchyma of organs. The role of the interstitium

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Interstitium
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Three-dimensional schematic of the interstitium, a fluid-filled space supported by a network of collagen

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Interstitium

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