Definition of Galactometer

1. n. An instrument for ascertaining the quality of milk (i.e., its richness in cream) by determining its specific gravity; a lactometer.

Medical Definition of Galactometer

1. A form of hydrometer for determining the specific gravity of milk as an indication of its fat content. Synonym: lactometer. Origin: Galacto-+ G. Metron, measure (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Galactometer

galactidrosis
galactin
galactitol
galactitol 2-dehydrogenase
galacto-
galactoblast
galactobolic
galactocele
galactocele
galactocerebroside
galactocerebroside sulfate sulfatidase
galactogen
galactokinase
galactokinase deficiency
galactokinase deficiency galactosaemia
galactometer (current term)
galactonate dehydratase
galactonolactone dehydrogenase
galactophagia
galactophagous
galactophore
galactophoritis
galactophorous
galactophorous canals
galactophorous ducts
galactopoiesis
galactopoietic
galactopoietic factor
galactopoietic hormone
galactopyranose

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