latex

Pronunciation: lā′teks

Definition:

An emulsion or suspension produced by some seed plants; it contains suspended microscopic globules of natural rubber.
Similar synthetic materials such as polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, etc.

[L. liquid]

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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.

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