CRYSTALLOID
\kɹˈɪstɐlˌɔ͡ɪd], \kɹˈɪstɐlˌɔɪd], \k_ɹ_ˈɪ_s_t_ɐ_l_ˌɔɪ_d]\
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One of the microscopic particles resembling crystals, consisting of protein matter, which occur in certain plant cells; -- called also protein crystal.
By Oddity Software
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A substance which in solution readily diffuses through an animal membrane; opp. colloid; crystal of proteid matter found in oily seeds.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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Resembling crystal or the crystalline. The capsule or membrane of the crystalline. Also, the crystalline itself.
By Robley Dunglison
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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