| 释义 |
surfactant /sər-fakˈtənt/ noun- A substance, eg a detergent, which reduces surface tension
- A wetting agent
- A substance secreted by the pneumocytes lining the alveoli of the lungs that prevents the walls of the alveoli from sticking together
- A substance administered as a substitute for this, eg to premature babies whose lungs are not fully developed
ORIGIN: surface-active agent |