Chemicals and Drugs

Polyethylenes

Synthetic thermoplastics that are tough, flexible, inert, and resistant to chemicals and electrical current. They are often used as biocompatible materials for prostheses and implants.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Synthetic thermoplastics that are tough, flexible, inert, and resistant to chemicals and electrical current. They are often used as biocompatible materials for prostheses and implants.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Ethene Homopolymers
  • Ethylene Polymers
  • Homopolymers, Ethene
  • Polymers, Ethylene

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18 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity.

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POLYETHYLENE is available

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  1. D02w.455w.326.271w.665w.550
  2. D05.750w.716w.507
  3. D25.720w.716w.507
  4. J01.637.051.720w.716w.507

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Polyethylenes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011095. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011095
  2. Polyethylenes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q67528329