Related MeSH Hierarchy (4)
Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Organic Chemicals [D02] » Hydrocarbons » Hydrocarbons, Acyclic » Alkenes » Polyenes » Polyethylenes » Polyethylene
Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Macromolecular Substances [D05] » Polymers » Plastics » Polyethylenes » Polyethylene
Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Biomedical and Dental Materials [D25] » Polymers » Plastics » Polyethylenes » Polyethylene
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture [J] » Technology, Industry, and Agriculture [J01] » Manufactured Materials » Biomedical and Dental Materials » Polymers » Plastics » Polyethylenes » Polyethylene
Description
A vinyl polymer made from ethylene. It can be branched or linear. Branched or low-density polyethylene is tough and pliable but not to the same degree as linear polyethylene. Linear or high-density polyethylene has a greater hardness and tensile strength. Polyethylene is used in a variety of products, including implants and prostheses. MeSH
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