2,3-DPG. An organic phosphate in red blood cells that alters the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen. Blood cells stored in a blood bank lose 2,3-diphosphoglycerate, but once they are infused, the substance is resynthesized or reactivated.
Definition of soft fold. : the fold that results when paper is lapped.
Manual. 1  Soft tissue mobilization to the surrounding and posterior musculature, and to the patella to avoid flexion or patella contracture. 2  Focus on extension for knee range of motion.