Bandages, Hydrocolloid (also known as Bandage, Hydrocolloid, Hydrocolloid Bandage): Dressings comprised of a self-adhesive matrix to which hydrophilic absorbent particles are embedded. The particles consist of CELLULOSE derivatives; calcium ALGINATES; PECTINS; or GELS. The utility is based on providing a moist environm

NIH MeSH · D047070Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Bandages, Hydrocolloid

Also known asBandage, Hydrocolloid · Hydrocolloid Bandage · Hydrocolloid Bandages · Hydrocolloid Dressing · Dressing, Hydrocolloid · Dressings, Hydrocolloid · Hydrocolloid Dressings · Duoderm · Bandages, Hydrogel · Bandage, Hydrogel · Hydrogel Bandage · Hydrogel Bandages

Definition

Dressings comprised of a self-adhesive matrix to which hydrophilic absorbent particles are embedded. The particles consist of CELLULOSE derivatives; calcium ALGINATES; PECTINS; or GELS. The utility is based on providing a moist environment for WOUND HEALING.

MeSH classification

  • E07.101.074

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Common questions about Bandages, Hydrocolloid

What does Bandages, Hydrocolloid mean in medicine?
Dressings comprised of a self-adhesive matrix to which hydrophilic absorbent particles are embedded. The particles consist of CELLULOSE derivatives; calcium ALGINATES; PECTINS; or GELS. The utility is based on providing a moist environment for WOUND HEALING. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Bandages, Hydrocolloid known by any other names?
Yes. Bandages, Hydrocolloid is also referred to as Bandage, Hydrocolloid, Hydrocolloid Bandage, Hydrocolloid Bandages, Hydrocolloid Dressing in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Bandages, Hydrocolloid sit in the medical classification?
Bandages, Hydrocolloid falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E07.101.074). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D047070) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗