Definition of hydrocolloid in English:
hydrocolloid
noun ˌhʌɪdrə(ʊ)ˈkɒlɔɪdˌhīdrōˈkäloid
A substance which forms a gel in the presence of water, examples of which are used in surgical dressings and in various industrial applications.
as modifier hydrocolloid dressings
Example sentencesExamples
- Treatment with moisture-retentive dressings consisted of either a hydrocolloid, an alginate, or sterile gauze.
- These hydrocolloids are chosen for their resistance to harsh processing conditions and their ability to withstand freeze/thaw cycling.
- Silver dressings are available as foams, hydrocolloids, barrier layers, and charcoal cloth dressings.
- Like hydrogels, hydrocolloids can absorb minimal to moderate amounts of drainage.
- This absorptive layer is made of material other than an alginate, foam, hydrocolloid, or hydrogel.