electrophoresis

1 Definition of electrophoresis

Meaning of electrophoresis: A laboratory technique that uses an electric current to separate substances, such as proteins or nucleic acids.

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.