aloe vera gel
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-009965
A preparation of leaf pulp from the parenchymal tissue of the plant Aloe vera (Liliaceae). Aloe vera gel contains carbohydrate polymers, such as glucomannans or pectic acid, and various vitamins and essential amino acids, as well as other organic and inorganic compounds. This agent has been used internally or externally for sunburn, skin problems, insect bites, ulcers, arthritis, constipation, and as an immune system enhancer.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-009965 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| References | National Cancer Institute Thesaurus (CC BY 4.0) |
Record as JSON
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"term": "aloe vera gel",
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"definition": "A preparation of leaf pulp from the parenchymal tissue of the plant Aloe vera (Liliaceae). Aloe vera gel contains carbohydrate polymers, such as glucomannans or pectic acid, and various vitamins and essential amino acids, as well as other organic and inorganic compounds. This agent has been used internally or externally for sunburn, skin problems, insect bites, ulcers, arthritis, constipation, and as an immune system enhancer.",
"references": [
"National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/aloe-vera-gel/"
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