Preferred Label : Gum Arabic Solution;
NCIt synonyms : Acacia Senegal Solution; Acacia Resin Solution; Gum Acacia Solution; Acacia Solution; Acacia Gum Solution;
NCIt definition : A solution containing the polymer gum acacia (gum Arabic), exuded from various Acacia
trees, especially from Acacia senegal (Leguminosae), with potential protective and
anti-mucositis activities. Upon administration of the gum Arabic solution in the oral
cavity, the polymer forms a protective barrier over the oral mucosa, which may prevent
inflammation of the mucosal membranes and may decrease chemotherapy- and/or radiation-induced
oral mucositis.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL562697;
Origin ID : C155887;
UMLS CUI : C4723696;
Semantic type(s)
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