Dissolve
Dissolve (dis·solve)
Dissolve (/dɪˈzɒlv/) is a term commonly used in the medical field, particularly in pharmacology and biochemistry. It refers to the process by which a solid substance is incorporated into a liquid, forming a solution.
Etymology
The term "dissolve" originates from the Latin word "dissolvere", which means "to loosen" or "to scatter". It has been used in the English language since the 14th century.
Related Terms
- Solution: A homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances. In such a mixture, a solute is a substance dissolved in another substance, known as a solvent.
- Solvent: A substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution. Solvents can be generally classified into two categories: polar and non-polar.
- Solute: The minor component in a solution that is dissolved by the solvent.
- Suspension (chemistry): A heterogeneous mixture that contains solid particles sufficiently large for sedimentation.
- Pharmacology: The branch of medicine that deals with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs.
- Biochemistry: The branch of science concerned with the chemical and physicochemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms.
In Pharmacology
In pharmacology, the term "dissolve" is often used to describe the process by which a drug in solid form becomes incorporated into a liquid, such as the body's fluids, so that it can be absorbed and used by the body. The rate at which a drug dissolves can affect its efficacy and the speed at which it takes effect.
In Biochemistry
In biochemistry, "dissolve" refers to the process by which a solid substance, such as a sugar or a salt, becomes incorporated into a liquid, such as water, so that a solution is formed. This process is fundamental to many of the reactions and interactions that take place in living organisms.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dissolve
- Wikipedia's article - Dissolve
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