Hemoconia
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Hemoconia are minute, often glistening particles suspended in blood plasma. According to this 1930s definition, they originate from cellular debris and minute fat droplets derived from the chyle.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
HEMOCONIA (from Greek haima—blood and konis—dust), a name given by H. F. Müller to minute, often glistening particles suspended in blood plasma; in their origin, they represent particles of cellular decay, as well as minute fat droplets that have entered from the chyle.
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“Hemoconia.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/hemoconia/