| absorbable s. |
a surgical suture that closes a wound and later either is digested by proteolytic enzymes derived from inflammatory cells or is hydrolyzed by water.
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| absorbable surgical s. |
[USP] a sterile absorbable suture made of collagen derived from healthy mammals or from a synthetic polymer, available in various diameters and tensile strengths; it may be treated to modify its resistance to absorption, impregnated with a suitable antimicrobial agent, and colored.
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| absorbable dusting powder |
Powder prepared from cornstarch. It is used as a lubricant for surgical gloves.
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