Main Entry: oxidized cellulose Function: noun : an acid degradation product of cellulose that is usually obtained by oxidizing cotton or gauze with nitrogen dioxide, is auseful hemostatic (as in surgery), and is absorbed by body fluids (as when used to pack wounds)
oxidized cellulosen. Partially oxidized cellulose in the form of an absorbable gauze used to stanch blood flow during surgical procedures in which ligation is not feasible.
