Colloid 2


Colloid 2 : (1) (Chem) A dispersion in a fluid of particles so small that surface forces are dominant (usu 10-+ to 10-7 cm). Though colloids are relatively stable, they are not true solutions, in which the dispersion is on the molecular level. See also: Suspension; Solution. Note: The Term Means Glue-Like. (2) (Med) A. A Uniform, Jelly-Like substance occurring in certain diseases. b. Loosely, the protein fraction of blood plasma
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