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mannitol::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | osmitrol |
| Type of | diuretic, diuretic drug, water pill |
Examples of mannitol
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They were able to reduce the swelling through the administration of mannitol.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Sugarless gum containing sorbitol or mannitol often can be helpful.
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The percentage of flies that climb one centimeter in 18 seconds assesses the effect of mannitol.
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These sweeteners include sorbitol, mannitol and xylitol.
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The simple 15-25 minute test uses powdered mannitol, which the patient inhales in increasing doses.
From the foxbusiness.com
One group of animals also received the antioxidant mannitol.
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In those studies mannitol helped facilitate the entry of growth factors secreted by the grafted cells.
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Glycerol, sorbitol, and mannitol esters of rosin are used as chewing gum bases for medicinal applications.
From the en.wikipedia.org
It's a special kind of sugar called mannitol.
From the mirror.co.uk
- A diuretic (trade name Osmitrol) used to promote the excretion of urine
- Mannitol is an organic compound with the formula (C6H8(OH)6). This polyol is used as an osmotic diuretic agent and a weak renal vasodilator. ...
- A polyhydroxy alcohol, an isomer of sorbitol, used as an artificial sweetener
- A natural sugar substitute derived from the manna plant and seaweed.
- A drug used to decrease swelling of the brain and to treat kidney failure. Mannitol can also be used to open the blood-brain barrier, which allows anticancer medicines to enter the brain and treat brain tumors.
- Mayh have a laxative effect when eaten in large amounts.
- A sugar alcohol used as a sugar substitute.
- (man' ih tol) A medication given to reduce brain swelling and elevated intracranial pressure. Also used to temporarily disrupt the blood brain barrier prior to some forms of chemotherapy.
- A polyhydric alcohol, often found as a storage compound in ectotrophic mycorrhizal mantles.
