electrophoresis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-002739",
  "term": "electrophoresis",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A laboratory technique that uses an electric current to separate substances, such as proteins or nucleic acids. The size and electrical charge (either positive or negative) of a substance determines how far it moves with the current. Electrophoresis may be used to help diagnosis certain diseases. There are many different types of electrophoresis.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/electrophoresis/"
}