Sodium tetradecyl sulfate
Sodium tetradecyl sulfate (pronunciation: soh-dee-uhm teh-truh-deh-suhl sul-feyt) is a commonly used sclerosant, a substance injected into blood vessels or lymph vessels causing them to shrink. It is often used in the treatment of varicose veins.
Etymology
The term "sodium" originates from the English word "soda". The term "tetradecyl" is derived from the Greek words "tetra", meaning four, and "deka", meaning ten, referring to the 14 carbon atoms in the compound. "Sulfate" is derived from the Latin word "sulfur", meaning brimstone.
Usage
Sodium tetradecyl sulfate is used in a procedure called sclerotherapy. This treatment is used to eliminate varicose veins and spider veins. It works by damaging the endothelium, the cells lining the inside of blood vessels, causing blood platelets and cellular debris to attach to the lining of the vessels. Eventually, this leads to the formation of a clot that blocks the blood flow in the vein beyond.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sodium tetradecyl sulfate
- Wikipedia's article - Sodium tetradecyl sulfate
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