| nonabsorbable ligature | A permanent ligature of inert material, such as silk, wire, or synthetic fibre, that does not undergo dissolution in human tissues. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| nonabsorbable surgical suture | Surgical suture material that is relatively unaffected by the biological activities of the body tissues and is therefore permanent unless removed; e.g., stainless steel, silk, cotton, nylon, and other synthetic materials. (05 Mar 2000) |