Dissolution

Dissolution

Dissolution (/dɪsəˈluːʃən/) is a process in which a solid substance solubilizes in a certain solvent. In the field of pharmacology, it refers to the rate at which drug substances dissolve in a certain solvent.

Etymology

The term "dissolution" originates from the Latin word dissolutio, which means "a breaking up, dissolving". It is derived from the verb dissolvere which means "to loosen up, break apart".

Related Terms

• Solubility: The property of a solid, liquid, or gaseous chemical substance called solute to dissolve in a solid, liquid, or gaseous solvent.
• Pharmacokinetics: The study of how an organism affects a drug, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
• Bioavailability: The fraction of an administered dose of unchanged drug that reaches the systemic circulation.
• Drug delivery: The method or process of administering a pharmaceutical compound to achieve a therapeutic effect in humans or animals.

See Also

• Pharmaceutical formulation
• Drug design
• Pharmaceutical industry

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Dissolution
• Wikipedia's article - Dissolution

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