microelectrophoresis

noun

mi·​cro·​elec·​tro·​pho·​re·​sis ˌmī-krō-i-ˌlek-trə-fə-ˈrē-səs How to pronounce microelectrophoresis (audio)
: electrophoresis in which the movement of single particles is observed in a microscope
also : electrophoresis in which micromethods are used
microelectrophoretic adjective
microelectrophoretically adverb

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of microelectrophoresis was in 1930

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“Microelectrophoresis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microelectrophoresis. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

microelectrophoresis

noun
mi·​cro·​elec·​tro·​pho·​re·​sis -ˌlek-trə-fə-ˈrē-səs How to pronounce microelectrophoresis (audio)
plural microelectrophoreses -ˌsēz How to pronounce microelectrophoresis (audio)
: electrophoresis in which the movement of single particles is observed in a microscope
also : electrophoresis in which micromethods are used
microelectrophoretic adjective
microelectrophoretically adverb
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