Preferred Label : Nanosphere;
NCIt definition : Self-assembling durable silica spheres that fit inside each other. These spheres range
in size from 2 to 50 nanometers and form within seconds. They are small enough to
be introduced into the body and have uniform pores that facilitate the controlled
release of drugs. The spheres also have the capability to absorb both organic and
inorganic substances. For example, nanoparticles can absorb small particles of iron,
thereby allowing magnetic control. Thus, the contents of nanospheres can be released
upon activation.;
Origin ID : C62388;
UMLS CUI : C1257852;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
