Mannitol

Mannitol

An osmotic diuretic administered by intravenous infusion mainly to reduce intracranial pressure in brain injuries.

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Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

(C 6 H 14 O 6 ; f.w. 182.17) A sugar alcohol widely distributed in plants. Mannitol is commonly used as a nutrient and osmoticum (q.v.) in suspension medium for plant protoplasts.

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Culinary arts; Cooking

A white, crystalline sweetener added to processed foods for the purpose of thickening, stabilizing and sweetening.

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Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 6 H 8 (OH) 6 A straight-chain alcohol with six hydroxyl groups; a white, water-soluble, crystalline powder; used in medicine and as a dietary supplement. Also known as manna ...

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Health care; Cancer treatment

A drug used to decrease swelling of the brain and to treat kidney failure. Mannitol can also be used to open the blood-brain barrier, which allows anticancer medicines to enter ...

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Mannitol is a white, crystalline organic compound with the formula (C6H8(OH)6). This polyol is used as an osmotic diuretic agent and a weak renal vasodilator. Mannitol is a sugar ...

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Medical; Health care; Medicine

A diuretic and renal diagnostic aid related to sorbitol. It has little significant energy value as it is largely eliminated from the body before any metabolism can take place. It ...

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