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Laminaria

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lam·i·nar·i·a (lm-nâr-)
n.
Any of a genus of kelp applied to the cervical os to stimulate dilation.
Laminaria
A medical product made from a certain type of seaweed that is physically placed near the cervix to cause it to dilate.
Mentioned in: Abortion, Partial Birth
Laminaria
[lam′iner′ē·ə]
Etymology: L, lamina, plate
a type of seaweed that swells on absorption of water.


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A total of 217 women were randomized to one of three groups: Eighty-one women received an intra-amniotic injection of prostaglandin, followed by insertion into the cervix of a laminaria tent and intravenous administration of oxytocin; 84 received 400 mcg of vaginal misoprostol every four hours for up to 24 hours; and 52 received the same misoprostol dose, on the same schedule, but orally.
For second-trimester abortion, women given misoprostol vaginally ... by Hollander, D. / Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health
They point to similarities in modern brown algae such as Laminaria, a much larger, multicellular seaweed that lives in shallow coastal waters.
Multicellular fossils may be the world's oldest by Centofanti, Marjorie / Science News
Among the spa's unique massage services are the Journeys "Beach Stone" Massage, which combines the use of hot and cold stones from river and lava beds, as well as those from the resort's own beach, with massage to relieve aching muscles, and improve circulation and lymphatic drainage; and the Journeys Signature Massage, a firmer healing massage made more therapeutic with the use of 100 percent pure Laminaria oil along with the aromatic essential oil of guests' choice.
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