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Dispersion (medicine)
Dispersion (/dɪˈspɜːrʒən/), in the field of medicine, refers to the distribution of particles, molecules, or substances within a fluid or solid. The term is derived from the Latin dispersio, meaning "a scattering".
Etymology
The term "dispersion" comes from the Latin dispersio, which means "a scattering". It is composed of dis-, meaning "apart", and -spersio, derived from spargere, meaning "to scatter".
Related Terms
- Distribution (pharmacology): The dispersion of a drug into fluids and tissues of the body.
- Dissolution (pharmacology): The process by which a drug goes into solution in the body fluids.
- Absorption (pharmacology): The process by which a drug is taken up from the site of administration and is distributed throughout the body.
- Bioavailability: The fraction of an administered dose of a drug that reaches the systemic circulation.
- Pharmacokinetics: The study of how a drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted over time.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dispersion
- Wikipedia's article - Dispersion
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