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Descriptor English:   Laminaria 
Descriptor Spanish:   Laminaria 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Laminaria 
Synonyms English:   Laminaria Tents  
Tree Number:   B02.050.450
Definition English:   A genus of BROWN ALGAE in the family Laminariaceae. Dried pencil-like pieces may be inserted in the cervix where they swell as they absorb moisture, serving as osmotic dilators. 
Indexing Annotation English:   for dried Laminaria for cervical dilat & "laminaria tent" (note X ref & read MeSH definition), use no qualif
History Note English:   91(80); was see under SEAWEED 1980-90 
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Record Number:   7973 
Unique Identifier:   D007795 

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