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Laminaria MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Laminaria
Tree Number(s)
B01.750.600.425.500
Unique ID
D007795
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D007795
Annotation
for dried Laminaria for cervical dilation & "laminaria tent" (note X ref and read MeSH definition), use no qualifers
Scope Note
A genus of BROWN ALGAE in the family Laminariaceae. Dried pencil-like pieces may be inserted in the cervix where they swell as they absorb moisture, serving as osmotic dilators.
Entry Term(s)
Kjellmaniella
Laminaria Tents
Saccharina
Previous Indexing
Seaweed (1966-1979)
See Also
Edible Seaweeds
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under SEAWEED 1980-90
History Note
91(80); was see under SEAWEED 1980-90
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1978/12/21
Revision Date
2023/06/06
Laminaria Preferred
Saccharina Related
Laminaria Tents Related
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