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Meanings of surfactant in English

Russian
пав
Portuguese
tensoactivo
Spanish
surfactante
Catalan
tensioactiu
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Group of chemical substances.

Related terms
пав
Portuguese
compostos tensioactivos
Catalan
tensioactiu
Spanish
tensoactivo

A chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved.

compostos tensioactivos
Usage of surfactant in English
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The long bubble lifetime is the result of surfactant-induced surface tension changes.
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In the present study, we report that surfactant-associated protein-35 is also sulfated.
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3
However, administration of surfactant is currently not advised in adult respiratory failure.
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He was given surfactant, a March of Dimes-funded treatment, to help him breathe.
Ebony
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It may have clinical implications on future application and development of surfactant preparations.
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Biophysical studies suggest that surfactant inhibition is partially responsible for this unsatisfactory performance.
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Overall, administration of surfactant appeared to increase the probability of a favorable outcome.
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8
We conclude that capillary pressure and surfactant secretion are mechanically coupled.
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9
Stretching of alveoli during lung inflation is the main trigger for surfactant secretion.
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10
It is expected that as the surfactant concentration increases the surface tension decreases.
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11
Treatment with exogenous surfactant may decrease the incidence or severity of bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
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12
The copolymer displays bacteria-activated surfactant-like properties, resulting from contact with the bacterial envelope.
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13
This acts as a surfactant, and disrupts the lipid layer around virus particles.
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14
Therefore, the gas transfer characteristics of lung surfactant film are of fundamental physiological interest.
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15
Under such conditions surfactant components might be catabolized by bacteria and promote bacterial growth.
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Conclusion: The surfactant was demonstrated to be safe and effective as carrier of Levofloxacin.
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