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Bandages, Hydrocolloid MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Bandages, Hydrocolloid
Tree Number(s)
E07.101.074
Unique ID
D047070
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D047070
Scope Note
Dressings comprised of a self-adhesive matrix to which hydrophilic absorbent particles are embedded. The particles consist of CELLULOSE derivatives; calcium ALGINATES; PECTINS; or GELS. The utility is based on providing a moist environment for WOUND HEALING.
Entry Term(s)
Bandages, Hydrogel
Duoderm
Hydrocolloid Dressing
Public MeSH Note
2005; HYDROCOLLOID DRESSING was indexed under COLLOIDS 1988-2004
History Note
2005; use BANDAGES, HYDROCOLLOID (NM) 1988-2004
Date Introduced
2005/01/01
Last Updated
2005/01/01
Bandages, Hydrocolloid Preferred
Duoderm Narrower
Bandages, Hydrogel Narrower
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