Micellae

Micellae
Micella Mi*cel"la, n.; pl. {Micell[ae]}. [NL., dim. of L. mica a morsel, grain.] (Biol.) A theoretical aggregation of molecules constituting a structural particle of protoplasm, capable of increase or diminution without change in chemical nature. [1913 Webster]

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