Definition of Methylcellulose
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Medical Definition of Methylcellulose
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Methylester of cellulose. Methylcellulose is used as an emulsifying and suspending agent in cosmetics, pharmaceutics and the chemical industry. It is used therapeutically as a bulk laxative.
Pharmacological action: cathartic, pharmaceutic aid.
Chemical name: Cellulose, methyl ether
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Methylcellulose
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