sodium hyaluronate topical hydrogel

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-016800",
  "term": "sodium hyaluronate topical hydrogel",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A proprietary topical gel formulation containing sodium hyaluronate with wound repair and skin moisturizing properties. Upon application, sodium hyaluronate topical hydrogel adheres to injured tissues, hydrates skin, and provides protection from further chemical or mechanical irritation. Hyaluronate, a non-sulfated glucosaminoglycan, is a chief component of the extracellular matrix in connective, epithelial, and neural tissues and contributes significantly to cell proliferation and migration.",
  "synonyms": [
    "gelronate"
  ],
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/sodium-hyaluronate-topical-hydrogel/"
}