Glossary

Glossary of terms related to the neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neurochemistry.

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hydrophilic

Hydrophilic, meaning 'water loving', is the chemical property of dissolving in, or orienting toward ionic, charged, solutions (such as extra- and intracellular fluids). This condition is the opposite of hydrophobic.

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hydrophobic

Hydrophobic, meaning 'water avoiding', molecules exhibit orientation toward, or solution in, uncharged media (such as oils). This condition is opposite to hydrophilic.

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