Definition of Ion pump

1. Noun. A vacuum pump that removes gas by ionizing the atoms or molecules and adsorbing them on a metal surface.

Generic synonyms: Air Pump, Vacuum Pump

Medical Definition of Ion pump

1. A membranal complex of proteins that is capable of transporting ions against a concentration gradient using the energy from ATP. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ion Pump

ion channel gating
ion channelopathy
ion channels
ion cyclotron emission
ion diode
ion engine
ion engines
ion exchange
ion exchange chromatography
ion exchange resin
ion exchange resins
ion exchanger
ion milling
ion mirror
ion mirrors
ion pump (current term)
ion pumps
ion selective electrode
ion transport
ionate
ionene
ionenes
ionic
ionic bond
ionic bonds
ionic charge
ionic coupling
ionic crystal
ionic liquid
ionic liquids

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