oxypolygelatin

noun

oxy·​poly·​gelatin
¦äksə̇¦pälə̇,
-sē¦pälē+
: gelatin modified by polymerization by means of glyoxal and oxidation with hydrogen peroxide for use as a plasma expander

Word History

Etymology

oxy- + poly- (from polymerization) + gelatin

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“Oxypolygelatin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxypolygelatin. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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