Chemicals and Drugs

Oxidized Cellulose

A cellulose of varied carboxyl content retaining the fibrous structure. It is commonly used as a local hemostatic and as a matrix for normal blood coagulation.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A cellulose of varied carboxyl content retaining the fibrous structure. It is commonly used as a local hemostatic and as a matrix for normal blood coagulation.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Absorbable Cellulose
  • Carboxycellulose
  • Cellulose, Oxidized
  • Cellulosic Acid
  • Oxycellulose
  • Cellulose, Absorbable
  • Oxycel

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18 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity.

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History Note

1991(1975); for OXYCELLULOSE use HYPROMELLOSE DERIVATIVES 2000-2014

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Tree Numbers

  1. D05.750w.078w.562w.180w.200
  2. D09w.698w.365w.180w.200

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Oxidized Cellulose. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002483. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002483
  2. Oxidized Cellulose. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q76830370