What Does TBW Stand For?
TBW stands for Total Body Water
TBW, or Total Body Water, refers to the total amount of fluid contained within the body, which comprises approximately 50-70% of an individual's weight. It includes all water present in intracellular and extracellular compartments, playing a crucial role in physiological functions such as temperature regulation, nutrient transport, waste elimination, and overall cellular homeostasis. Accurate assessment of TBW is essential in various health and medical contexts, particularly in hydration status evaluation and understanding body composition.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym