Descriptor in English: | Polymers |
Descriptor in Spanish: | Polímeros |
Descriptor in Portuguese: | Polímeros |
Descriptor in French: | Polymères |
Entry term(s): |
Polymer |
Tree number(s): |
D05.750 D25.720 J01.637.051.720 SP4.021.202.133.689.460 SP4.097.102 |
Scope note: | Compounds formed by the joining of smaller, usually repeating, units linked by covalent bonds. These compounds often form large macromolecules (e.g., BIOPOLYMERS; PLASTICS). |
Allowable Qualifiers: |
AD administration & dosage AE adverse effects AN analysis CH chemistry CL classification CS chemical synthesis EC economics HI history IP isolation & purification ME metabolism PD pharmacology PK pharmacokinetics PO poisoning RE radiation effects SD supply & distribution ST standards TO toxicity TU therapeutic use |
History Note: | was in Cat D & J 1975-82, was in Cat D only 1963-74 |
DeCS UI: | 11545 |
Descriptor UI: | D011108 |
Date Established: | 1960/01/01 |
Date of Entry: | 1999/01/01 |
Revision Date: | 2006/07/05 |
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CHEMICALS AND DRUGS
Macromolecular Substances [D05]Macromolecular Substances -
CHEMICALS AND DRUGS
Biomedical and Dental Materials [D25]Biomedical and Dental Materials -
TECHNOLOGY, INDUSTRY, AND AGRICULTURE
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture [J01]Technology, Industry, and Agriculture -
PUBLIC HEALTH
Environmental Health [SP4]Environmental Health -
PUBLIC HEALTH
Environmental Health [SP4]Environmental Health
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Polymers
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Concept UI |
M0017208 |
Scope note | Compounds formed by the joining of smaller, usually repeating, units linked by covalent bonds. These compounds often form large macromolecules (e.g., BIOPOLYMERS; PLASTICS). |
Preferred term | Polymers |
Entry term(s) |
Polymer |
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