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POLYGLUCIN

\pˌɒlɪɡlˈuːsɪn], \pˌɒlɪɡlˈuːsɪn], \p_ˌɒ_l_ɪ_ɡ_l_ˈuː_s_ɪ_n]\

Definitions of POLYGLUCIN

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database

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A group of glucose polymers made by certain bacteria. Dextrans are used therapeutically as plasma volume expanders and anticoagulants. They are also commonly used in biological experimentation and in industry for a wide variety of purposes.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
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