| inflatable implant | An implant consisting of an empty silicone rubber bag with an inlet tube and a valve; after insertion into or behind the breast, the bag is inflated with a liquid to the desired size; used in augmentation mammaplasty. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| inflatable splint | A plastic splint inflated by air used to immobilise part or all of an extremity. Synonym: inflatable splint. (05 Mar 2000) |