Tyloxapol
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Tyloxapol
Tyloxapol (pronounced: tie-LOX-a-pol) is a nonionic liquid polymer of the alkyl aryl polyether alcohol type. It is used as a surfactant to aid liquefaction and removal of mucopulmonary secretions. In addition, it has been used in the measurement of cholesterol.
Etymology
The term "Tyloxapol" is derived from the chemical components that make up the compound: ty (tyl) from polyethylene glycol, ox (oxa) from oxalic acid, and pol from polymer.
Related Terms
- Surfactant: A substance that tends to reduce the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved.
- Cholesterol: A type of fat found in your blood. Your liver makes cholesterol for your body.
- Mucopulmonary: Pertaining to mucus and the lungs.
- Polymer: A large molecule composed of many repeated subunits, known as monomers.
- Polyethylene glycol: A polyether compound derived from petroleum with many applications, from industrial manufacturing to medicine.
- Oxalic acid: A colorless crystalline solid that forms a colorless solution in water.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tyloxapol
- Wikipedia's article - Tyloxapol
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