Medical Term:
lyophilic
Pronunciation: lī′ō-fil′ik
Definition:
- In colloid chemistry, denoting a dispersed phase having a pronounced affinity for the dispersion medium; when the dispersed phase is lyophilic, the colloid is usually a reversible one.
- Denoting a preference for the solvent.
Synonym(s): lyotropic
[lyo- + G. phileō, to love]
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
