Mannitol

usgb/ˈmænɪtɔl/
noun

Mannitol is a type of sugar alcohol that can be used medically to reduce pressure in the brain or eyes and to promote the production of urine.

The doctor prescribed mannitol to reduce the patient's intracranial pressure.
Visual representation of "mannitol" - Mannitol is a type of sugar alcohol that can be used medically to reduce pressure in the brain or eyes and to promote the production of urine.

Usage tips

Formal

medical use, intravenous mannitol, renal therapy

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Medical Context

In medical settings, mannitol is often associated with emergency treatments.

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Mannitol can be administered in hospitals for rapid effects.
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Sweetener Context

As a sugar alcohol, mannitol is used in low-calorie foods.

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Be mindful of its consumption in large quantities as it may cause digestive issues.
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Osmotic Properties

Understand mannitol's ability to retain water and influence cellular functions.

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This property is critical in lab experiments involving cell cultures.
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