Definitions for mannitol
ˈmæn ɪˌtɔl, -ˌtɒlman·ni·tol

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. mannitol, Osmitrolnoun

   a diuretic (trade name Osmitrol) used to promote the excretion of urine

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1. mannitolnoun

   (Chem.) A white crystalline hexose (HO.CH2.(CHOH)4.CH2.OH) of a sweet taste obtained from a so-called manna, the dried sap of the flowering ash (Fraxinus ornus); -- called also mannite, and hydroxy hexane. Cf. Dulcite. It is used in pharmacy as excipient and diluent for solids and liquids. It is also used as a food additive for anti-caking properties, or as a sweetener, and, illegally, to "cut" (dilute) illegal drugs such as cocaine or heroin. D-mannitol; manna sugar; cordycepic acid; Diosmol; Mannicol; Mannidex; Osmiktrol; Osmosal.

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1. mannitolnoun

   a polyhydroxy alcohol, an isomer of sorbitol, used as an artificial sweetener

2. Etymology: From mannose + -itol

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1. Mannitol

   Mannitol is a type of sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and medication. It is used as a low calorie sweetener as it is poorly absorbed by the intestines. As a medication, it is used to decrease pressure in the eyes, as in glaucoma, and to lower increased intracranial pressure. Medically, it is given by injection or inhalation. Effects typically begin within 15 minutes and last up to 8 hours.Common side effects from medical use include electrolyte problems and dehydration. Other serious side effects may include worsening heart failure and kidney problems. It is unclear if use is safe in pregnancy. Mannitol is in the osmotic diuretic family of medications and works by pulling fluid from the brain and eyes.The discovery of mannitol is attributed to Joseph Louis Proust in 1806. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. It was originally made from the flowering ash and called manna due to its supposed resemblance to the Biblical food. Mannitol is on the World Anti-Doping Agency's banned drug list due to concerns that it may mask other drugs.

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1. mannitol

   Mannitol is a type of sugar alcohol often used as a sweetener and as a medication. As a sweetener it provides fewer calories than sugar, while its medicinal use involves treating increased pressure in the eyes or brain. Mannitol can also be used during medical tests to measure kidney function as well as in the treatment of certain kidney conditions. It is typically administered intravenously or consumed in food.

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1. Mannitolnoun

   the technical name of mannite. See Mannite

2. Etymology: [Mannite + -ol.]

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1. Mannitol

   Mannitol is a white, crystalline solid with the chemical formula. It is mainly used to produce tablets of medicine. It was originally isolated from the secretions of the flowering ash and called manna after its resemblance to the Biblical food. It is also referred to as mannite and manna sugar. In plants, it is used to induce osmotic stress. Its fetal safety is "C" in Briggs' Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk. It is classified as a sugar alcohol; that is, it is derived from a sugar by reduction. Other sugar alcohols include xylitol and sorbitol. Mannitol and sorbitol are isomers, the only difference being the orientation of the hydroxyl group on carbon 2.

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1. Mannitol

   A diuretic and renal diagnostic aid related to sorbitol. It has little significant energy value as it is largely eliminated from the body before any metabolism can take place. It can be used to treat oliguria associated with kidney failure or other manifestations of inadequate renal function and has been used for determination of glomerular filtration rate. Mannitol is also commonly used as a research tool in cell biological studies, usually to control osmolarity.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of mannitol in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of mannitol in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=mannitol
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=mannitol
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mannitol
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mannitol
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mannitol
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=mannitol