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cellulose(encyclopedia)
cellulose(1)(dictionary)
cellulose(2)(dictionary)
cellulose(dictionary)
cellulose(medicine)
CM-cellulose(medicine)
O-diethylaminoethyl cellulose(medicine)
DEAE-cellulose(medicine)
oxidised cellulose(medicine)

CM-cellulose (medicine)


CM-cellulose -->
carboxymethylcellulose
<chemical> Polycarboxymethyl ether of cellulose. It is used as an emulsifier, thickener, suspending agent, etc., in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals; in research as a culture medium; in chromatography as a stabiliser for reagents; and therapeutically as a bulk laxative with antacid properties.

Pharmacological action: cathartic, pharmaceutic aid.

Chemical name: Cellulose, carboxymethyl ether, sodium salt