Definition

Noun: 1. A method of moving charged particles through a fluid or gel by applying an electric field: Ionophoresis is a scientific process where charged molecules, such as proteins or drugs, migrate through a medium when an electrical current is applied. Positively charged particles move toward the negative electrode (cathode), and negatively charged particles move toward the positive electrode (anode).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ionophoresis is commonly used in laboratories to separate proteins based on their electrical charge.
  • The doctor used a technique called ionophoresis to deliver anti-inflammatory medication through the skin.

Advanced Usage

• "to perform ionophoresis": to carry out the process.
  • The researcher will perform ionophoresis on the sample to analyze its components.
• "ionophoresis of": indicating the substance being moved.
  • The ionophoresis of the dye revealed distinct bands on the gel.

Variants and Related Words

• Electrophoresis (n): A more general term for the movement of charged particles in a fluid under an electric field. Ionophoresis is often considered a specific type or application of electrophoresis, particularly for introducing ions into the body.
• Iontophoresis (n): A variant spelling, often used interchangeably, especially in medical contexts for transdermal drug delivery.

Synonyms

• Electrokinetic transport: Movement of particles under an electric field.
• Electromigration: Migration of ions under the influence of an electric field.

Related Phrases

• Medical ionophoresis: The therapeutic application of ionophoresis to deliver medication.
  • Medical ionophoresis can be an effective, non-invasive treatment for hyperhidrosis.
• Analytical ionophoresis: The use of the technique for separating and analyzing mixtures in a laboratory.
  • Analytical ionophoresis is a cornerstone of modern biochemistry.

Noun

1. the motion of charged particles in a colloid under the influence of an electric field; particles with a positive charge go to the cathode and negative to the anode