A solution or substance in a solution consisting of various chemicals that can carry electric charges. Electrolytes exist in the blood as acids, bases, and salts (such as sodium, calcium, potassium, chlorine , magnesium, and bicarbonate) and can be measured by laboratory studies of the serum. See also:
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