crystalloid
[/ˈkrɪstəlɔɪd/]
adjective, nounpl: crystalloids
cristaloide
1. Having the form or structure of a crystal; resembling a crystal
The mineral has a crystalloid appearance under the microscope.
O mineral tem uma aparência cristaloide sob o microscópio.
2. In medicine, a substance or solution that forms true crystals and can pass through a semipermeable membrane, as opposed to a colloid
Crystalloid solutions are commonly used for intravenous fluid replacement in hospitals.
Soluções cristaloides são comumente usadas para reposição de fluidos intravenosos em hospitais.
3. A substance that has the properties of a crystal but may not have a definite geometric form
This protein behaves as a crystalloid in solution.
Esta proteína se comporta como um cristaloide em solução.
Crystalloid is primarily a technical term used in medical, chemical, and scientific contexts. In Brazilian hospitals and medical schools, 'solução cristaloide' (crystalloid solution) is a standard term, particularly in emergency medicine and anesthesiology. The word is rarely used in everyday conversation and is specific to professional and academic settings.
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