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MICELLA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- micelle
1, record 1, English, micelle
correct, noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- micella 2, record 1, English, micella
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Micelles are self-assembling amphiphilic molecules consisting of hydrophobic cores and a hydrophilic capsule and can potentially carry hydrophobic drugs encapsulated in the core and enhance their bioavailability. 3, record 1, English, - micelle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
micella : The plural form is "micellae. " 4, record 1, English, - micelle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
micelle: term standardized by ISO. 5, record 1, English, - micelle
Record 1, Key term(s)
- micellae
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Biochimie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- micelle
1, record 1, French, micelle
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Autoassemblage moléculaire réversible constitué d'entités amphiphiles dont les parties hydrophiles occupent la périphérie de l'assemblage et les parties hydrophobes sont regroupées en son cœur, qui se forme dans l'eau ou dans un autre solvant de forte tension superficielle lorsque la concentration de ces entités dépasse une valeur critique. 2, record 1, French, - micelle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
micelle : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - micelle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
micelle : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 22 février 2025. 4, record 1, French, - micelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Bioquímica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- micela
1, record 1, Spanish, micela
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agregado coloidal en equilibrio con sus componentes iónicos o moléculas. 2, record 1, Spanish, - micela
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