NIH MeSH · D041342Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Absorbent Pads

Also known asAbsorbent Pad · Pad, Absorbent · Pads, Absorbent · Pants Liners · Liner, Pants · Liners, Pants · Pants Liner · Underpads · Underpad

Definition

Pads made of various materials used for personal hygiene usually for absorbing URINE or FECES. They can be worn as underpants or pants liners by various age groups, from NEWBORNS to the ELDERLY. Absorbent pads can be made of fluff wood pulp and HYDROGEL absorbent covered with viscose rayon, polyester, polypropylene, or POLYETHYLENE coverstock.

MeSH classification

  • E07.325.068

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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D041342) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗