precipitate

[pre-sip´ĭ-tāt]

1. to cause settling in solid particles of a substance in solution.

2. a deposit of solid particles settled out of a solution.

3. to cause an event or occurrence.

4. (pre-sip´i-tat) occurring with undue rapidity, as precipitate labor.

pre·cip·i·tate

(prē-sip'i-tāt),

1. To cause a substance in solution to separate out as a solid.

2. A solid separated out from a solution or suspension; a floc or clump, such as that resulting from the mixture of a specific antigen and its antibody.

3. Accumulation of inflammatory cells on the corneal endothelium in uveitis (keratic precipitates).

[L. praecipito, pp. -atus, to cast headlong]

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

pre·cip·i·tate

(prĕ-sipi-tāt, -tăt)

1. To cause a substance in solution to separate as a solid.

2. A solid separated out from a solution or suspension; a floc or clump, such as that resulting from the mixture of a specific antigen and its antibody.

3. Accumulation of inflammatory cells on the corneal endothelium in uveitis (keratic precipitates).

[L. praecipito, pp. -atus, to cast headlong]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

pre·cip·i·tate

(prĕ-sipi-tāt, -tăt)

1. To cause a substance in solution to separate out as a solid.

2. A solid separated out from a solution or suspension; a floc or clump, such as that resulting from mixture of a specific antigen and its antibody.

[L. praecipito, pp. -atus, to cast headlong]

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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