loading...| Preferred Name |
Methylcellulose |
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| Synonyms |
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| Definitions |
The methyl ether of cellulose with laxative activity. Methylcellulose is not absorbed by the intestines and attracts large amounts of water into the colon, thereby increasing viscosity, producing a softer and bulkier stool and stimulating the constriction of intestinal smooth muscles. |
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| ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C29253 |
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| CAS_Registry |
9004-67-5 |
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| CHEBI_ID |
CHEBI:53448 |
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| code |
C29253 |
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| Contributing_Source |
FDA |
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| definition |
The methyl ether of cellulose with laxative activity. Methylcellulose is not absorbed by the intestines and attracts large amounts of water into the colon, thereby increasing viscosity, producing a softer and bulkier stool and stimulating the constriction of intestinal smooth muscles. |
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| FDA_UNII_Code |
Z944H5SN0H |
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| in_subset | ||
| label |
Methylcellulose |
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Methylcellulose |
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| Preferred_Name |
Methylcellulose |
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| prefixIRI |
NCIT:C29253 |
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| prefLabel |
Methylcellulose |
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| Semantic_Type |
Organic Chemical Pharmacologic Substance |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0025729 |
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| subClassOf |