Micella

(mi-sel'-ah), In biology, according to Nageli's theory, one of the fundamental structural units of organized bodies. He defines it as "a minute crystal, microscopically invisible, consisting of a larger or smaller number of molecules, and, when turgid, surrounded by a layer of water.'' We is marm does not accept this as corresponding to his "biophore." Micellar. Relating to a micella. M. Aggregate, a number of micellae united together. Michel's Diplococcus. The micrococcus found in contagious conjunctivitis. See Bacillus of Conjunctival Catarrh, under Bacteria, Synonymatic Table of. M.'s Paste, a caustic paste composed of asbestos one part, and concentrated sulphuric acid three parts. Michel i's Placenta. The sporangium of certain fungi, as, for instance, those that give rise to otomycosis.