Preferred Label : Nanoparticle;
NCIt definition : A small, stable particle whose size is measured in nanometers. These particles are
used in various biomedical applications in which they can be utilized as drug carriers
or imaging agents. Various targeting agents, such as antibodies, drugs, imaging agents,
and reporters can be attached to the surface of a nanoparticle.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A particle of that is smaller than 100 nanometers (one-billionth of a meter).
In medicine, nanoparticles can be used to carry antibodies, drugs, imaging agents,
or other substances to certain parts of the body. Nanoparticles are being studied
in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:50803;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000653131;
Origin ID : C62308;
UMLS CUI : C1450054;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
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- Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
