chloride shift
chloride shift · chloride shifts
A process which occurs in a cardiovascular system and involves the exchange of…A process which occurs in a cardiovascular system and involves the exchange of bicarbonate (HCO3−) and chloride (Cl−) across the membrane of red blood cells (RBCs).
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A process which occurs in a cardiovascular system and involves the exchange of bicarbonate (HCO3−) and chloride (Cl−) across the membrane of red blood cells (RBCs).
Forms
plural: chloride shifts| Singular | chloride shift |
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Synonyms
2 synonymslineas phenomenonHamburger phenomenon
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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