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methylmethacrylate
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The methyl ester of methacrylic acid. It polymerizes easily to form POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE. It is used as a bone cement.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(methyl methacrylate) A methyl ester of methacrylic acid. Methyl methacrylate is a reactive resin, and the polymerized form is used as cement in dentistry, orthopaedic surgery and ophthalmology. The monomer form of this agent has relaxation effect on smooth muscle systemically, which might be a result of nitric oxide-mediated response.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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