oxidized cellulose

cellulose /cel·lu·lose/ (sel´u-lōs) a rigid, colorless, unbranched, insoluble, long-chain polysaccharide, consisting of 3000 to 5000 glucose residues and forming the structure of most plant structures and of plant cells.

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absorbable cellulose  oxidized c.

cellulose acetate  an acetylated cellulose used as a hemodialyzer membrane.

oxidized cellulose  an absorbable oxidation product of cellulose, used as a local hemostatic.

cellulose sodium phosphate  an insoluble, nonabsorbable cation exchange resin prepared from cellulose; it binds calcium and is used to prevent formation of calcium-containing renal calculi.

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ox·i·dized cellulose (ks-dzd)

n.

Partially oxidized cellulose in the form of an absorbable gauze used to stanch blood flow during surgical procedures in which ligation is not feasible.

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cellulose [sel´u-lōs]

a carbohydrate forming the skeleton of most plant structures and plant cells. It is the most abundant polysaccharide in nature and is the source of dietary fiber, preventing constipation by adding bulk to the stool. Good sources in the diet are vegetables, cereals, and fruits.

absorbable cellulose (oxidized cellulose) an absorbable oxidation product of cellulose, applied locally to stop bleeding.

cellulose sodium phosphate an insoluble, nonabsorbable cation exchange resin prepared from cellulose; it binds calcium and is used to prevent formation of calcium-containing kidney stones.

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oxidized cellulose,

n brand name: Surgicel;
drug class: cellulose hemostatic;
action: mechanism unclear; may act physically to absorb blood and promote an artifical clot;
uses: hemostasis in surgery, oral surgery, exodontia.

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oxidized cellulose

a specially treated form of surgical sponge which promotes clotting and is used as a temporary dressing.