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Definition of Centrifugation

1. Noun. The process of separating substances of different densities by the use of a centrifuge.

Definition of Centrifugation

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Medical Definition of Centrifugation

1. The process of separating fractions of systems in a centrifuge. The most basic separation is to sediment a pellet at the bottom of the tube, leaving a supernatant at a given centrifugal force. In this case sedimentation is determined by size and density of the particles in the system amongst other factors. Density may be used as a basis for sedimentation in density gradient centrifugation. at very high g values molecules may be separated, i.e. Ultracentrifugation. In continuous centrifugation the supernatant is removed continuously as it is formed. (13 Nov 1997)

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