hydrophilia


hydrophilia

 [hi″dro-fil´e-ah] the property of absorbing water; having a strong affinity for water.

hy·dro·phil·i·a

(hī'drō-fil'ē-ă), A tendency of the blood and tissues to absorb fluid. [hydro- + G. philos, fond]

hy·dro·phil·i·a

(hī'drō-fil'ē-ă) 1. Associating freely with water. 2. A tendency of the blood and tissues to absorb fluid. [hydro- + G. philos, fond]