Suspension

Definition

A suspension in the context of anatomy and physiology involves a mixture where fine particles are dispersed within a liquid or gas but are not dissolved, leading to the eventual settling of these particles over time. It is relevant to human functioning as it pertains to the distribution of nutrients and other compounds in bodily fluids.

Related terms

Colloid: A mixture where very small particles are distributed evenly throughout another substance, remaining evenly distributed without settling out.

Solution: A homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances where the solute is completely dissolved in the solvent.

Sedimentation: The process by which particles settle to the bottom of a liquid and form a sediment, often used to separate particles from fluids