| centrifuge | A laboratory apparatus that separates mixed samples into homogenouscomponent layers by spinning them at high speed. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| hematocrit | <haematology, investigation> Relative volume of blood occupied by erythrocytes. An average figure for humans is 45ml per cent, i.e. A packed red cell volume of 45ml in 100ml of blood. (18 Nov 1997) |