Organisms

Laminaria

A genus of BROWN ALGAE in the family Laminariaceae. Dried pencil-like pieces may be inserted in the cervix where they swell as they absorb moisture, serving as osmotic dilators.

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Abstract

A genus of BROWN ALGAE in the family Laminariaceae. Dried pencil-like pieces may be inserted in the cervix where they swell as they absorb moisture, serving as osmotic dilators.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Kjellmaniella
  • Laminaria Tents
  • Saccharina
  • Laminaria Tent

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

for dried Laminaria for cervical dilation & "laminaria tent" (note X ref and read MeSH definition), use no qualifers

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History Note

91(80); was see under SEAWEED 1980-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Seaweed (1966-1979)

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  1. B01w.750.600w.425w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Laminaria. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007795. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007795
  2. Laminaria. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laminaria
  3. Laminaria. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310748