Colloidogen is a scientific term that refers to the substances that produce colloids, which are stable mixtures of tiny particles that are dispersed in a liquid medium. The pronunciation of this word is [kəˌlɔɪdəʊˈdʒɛn], where the first syllable is stressed and pronounced with a schwa sound. The following syllables are pronounced clearly, with the "oi" sound representing the "oy" diphthong, and the "ge" sound being pronounced like "j" in the word "jump". The spelling of this word follows the usual English spelling patterns for scientific terminology, where Latin and Greek roots are used as the basis for constructing the word.
A hypothetical substance assumed to maintain the Inorganic constituents of the body in colloid solution.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.