"Caprolactam" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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Cyclic amide of caproic acid used in manufacture of synthetic fibers of the polyamide type. Can cause local irritation.
| Descriptor ID |
D002209
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D02.065.589.200 D03.383.066.150 D03.383.411.200
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| Concept/Terms |
Caprolactam- Caprolactam
- Hexahydro-2H-Azepin-2-One
- Hexahydro 2H Azepin 2 One
- Aminocaproic Lactam
- Lactam, Aminocaproic
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| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Caprolactam" by people in Profiles.
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The effect of suture caliber and number of core suture strands on zone II flexor tendon repair: a study in human cadavers. J Hand Surg Am. 2014 Feb; 39(2):262-8.