See Also: haemophoresis(medicine)

microcrystalline (iou) and haemophoresis (medicine)


microcrystalline (iou)



microcrystalline adjective. L19.
[from MICRO- + CRYSTALLINE.]
Formed of microscopic crystals.
microcrystalline wax a high-molecular-weight hydrocarbon wax obtained from the residual lubricating fraction of crude oil, used in making waxed paper, adhesives, and polishes.
microcrysta'llinity noun M20.

haemophoresis (medicine)


haemophoresis
Blood convection or irrigation of tissues.

Origin: haemo-+ G. Phoreo, to bear