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Definition of Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose
1. Noun. A gummy substance that is a sodium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose; used as a thickening or emulsifying agent.
Generic synonyms: Salt
Medical Definition of Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose
1. The sodium salt of a polycarboxymethyl ether of cellulose; used as a laxative. (05 Mar 2000)