| colloidal gold reaction | A test (now obsolete) based on precipitation of cerebrospinal fluid protein when mixed with colloidal gold. Abnormalities in this reaction were observed in patients with syphilis, multiple sclerosis, poliomyelitis, and encephalitis. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| colloidal metal | A colloidal solution of a metal obtained by passing electric sparks between terminals of the metal in distilled water. Synonym: electrosol. (05 Mar 2000) |
| colloidal radioactive gold | A radioactive isotope of gold emitting negative beta particles and gamma radiation, with a half-life of 2.7 days; formerly used for irradiation of closed serous cavities in the palliative treatment of ascites and pleural effusion due to metastatic malignancies, and for liver scans. Synonym: 198Au colloid, colloidal radioactive gold. (05 Mar 2000) |
| colloidal silicon dioxide | A submicroscopic fumed silica prepared by the vapor-phase hydrolysis of a silicon compound; used as a tablet diluent and as a suspending and thickening agent. (05 Mar 2000) |
| colloidal silver iodide | An antiseptic used for treatment of inflammation of the mucous membranes. (05 Mar 2000) |
| colloidal solution | A dispersoid, emulsoid, or suspensoid. Synonym: colloidal dispersion. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Mowry's colloidal iron stain | <technique> A stain used for demonstrating acid mucopolysaccharides. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Hale's colloidal iron stain | <technique> A stain used to distinguish acid mucopolysaccharides such as hyaluronic acid; may be combined with PAS to also visualise carbohydrate-containing proteins and glycoproteins. (05 Mar 2000) |
| aluminum | <chemical> Aluminum. An extremely light, whitish, lustrous metallic element, atomic number 13, and atomic weight 26.982. Aluminum compounds are used chiefly for their antacid and astringent properties. Chemical name: Aluminum (12 Dec 1998) |
| aluminum acetate | Used as a disinfectant by embalmers; proposed as desiccant and deodorant powder for eczema and chronic skin ulcers. (05 Mar 2000) |
| aluminum acetotartrate | Basic aluminum acetate (70%) and tartaric acid (30%); antiseptic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| aluminum acetylsalicylate | An analgesic and antipyretic. Synonym: aluminum acetylsalicylate. (05 Mar 2000) |
| aluminum ammonium sulfate | AlNH4(SO4)2;an astringent. (05 Mar 2000) |
| aluminum aspirin | An analgesic and antipyretic. Synonym: aluminum acetylsalicylate. (05 Mar 2000) |
| aluminum bismuth oxide | A gastric antacid. Synonym: aluminum bismuth oxide. (05 Mar 2000) |