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Term | PEG |
Short definition | PEG - A polymer made by joining ethylene oxide and water molecules in a repeating pattern. PEG can be a liquid or a waxy solid. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
PEG - A polymer made by joining ethylene oxide and water molecules in a repeating pattern. PEG can be a liquid or a waxy solid. In medicine, forms of PEG can be used in ointments, in medicines or substances that extend the body's retention time or in laxatives. Also called polyethylene glycol
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on PEG
- Wikipedia's article - PEG
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