Definition of Mannitol

1. Noun. A diuretic (trade name Osmitrol) used to promote the excretion of urine.

Exact synonyms: Osmitrol
Generic synonyms: Diuretic, Diuretic Drug, Water Pill
Language type: Trade Name

Definition of Mannitol

1. n. The technical name of mannite. See Mannite.

Definition of Mannitol

1. an alcohol [n -S] - See also: alcohol

Medical Definition of Mannitol

1. 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. (16 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mannitol

mannikins
manning
mannish
mannish
mannishly
mannishness
mannishnesses
mannitan
mannitate
mannite
mannite
mannites
mannitic
mannitic
mannitol (current term)
mannitol (current term)
mannitols
mannitol - mannose 1-oxidoreductase
mannitol dehydrogenase
mannitol hexanitrate
mannitol phosphates
mannitose
Mannkopf's sign
mannoheptulose
mannokinase
mannomustine
mannopine cyclase
mannopine permease
mannopine synthase
mannoproteins

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