Preferred Label : Extrusion Granulation;
NCIt related terms : Granulation, Extrusion;
NCIt definition : The use of a series of integrated steps whereby a dry powder is conditioned to form
a plasticized mass that is forced through a screen and cut into sections, ultimately
to yield granules possessing characteristic dimensions and density.;
Alternative definition : FDA: A series of integrated steps whereby a dry powder is conditioned (by wetting
or melting) to form a plasticized mass that is forced through a screen and cut into
sections; integrated processing steps ultimately yield solid particles possessing
characteristic dimensions and density; excludes operations used to obtain an intimate
uniform mixture of the ingredients prior to being fed to the granulation equipment
(e.g., convection or diffusion mixing).;
Origin ID : C113007;
UMLS CUI : C3830275;
Semantic type(s)
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