Carboxymaltose
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Carboxymaltose is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A carbohydrate derivative formed by carboxylation of maltose.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A carbohydrate derivative formed by carboxylation of maltose.
Example Sentences
While particularly in outpatients oral iron preparations are commonly preferred, intravenous ferric carboxymaltose (FCM, Ferinject) provides a new, convenient option for rapid iron substitution, especially in cases where oral substitution is ineffective or not tolerated.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include carboxymethylate, cyclomaltodextrin, maltolate, carboxymethylation, maltose, maltitol.
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