Biomedical Chromatography

Biomedical Chromatography (pronunciation: bio-med-i-cal chro-ma-tog-ra-phy) is a type of chromatography specifically used in the field of biomedicine.

Etymology

The term "Biomedical Chromatography" is derived from the Greek words "bios" (life), "medicus" (pertaining to physicians), "chroma" (color), and "graphein" (to write).

Definition

Biomedical Chromatography is a technique used to separate and identify compounds in a mixture, particularly in the analysis of biological samples in medical research and clinical diagnostics. It is a critical tool in the fields of pharmacology, biochemistry, and molecular biology.

Methodology

Biomedical Chromatography involves passing a mixture dissolved in a "mobile phase" through a "stationary phase". The different components in the mixture travel at different rates, leading to their separation. The stationary phase can be a solid or a liquid, while the mobile phase can be a gas or a liquid.

Types

There are several types of Biomedical Chromatography, including Gas Chromatography, Liquid Chromatography, and Capillary Electrophoresis. Each type has its own specific uses and advantages in biomedical research and clinical diagnostics.

Applications

Biomedical Chromatography is used in a variety of applications, such as drug discovery and development, disease diagnosis, and therapeutic drug monitoring. It is also used in the analysis of biological samples, such as blood, urine, and tissue samples.

Related Terms

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Biomedical Chromatography
Wikipedia's article - Biomedical Chromatography

This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.

Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski

Biomedical Chromatography