Cellulose, Oxidized

Synonyms

Absorbable Cellulose

Carboxycellulose

Cellulose, Absorbable

Cellulosic Acid

Oxidized Cellulose

Oxycel

Oxycellulose

A cellulose of varied carboxyl content retaining the fibrous structure. It is commonly used as a local hemostatic and as a matrix for normal blood coagulation.