PDS II (ETHICON)
\pˌiːdˌiːˈɛs ɹˌə͡ʊmən tˈuː ˈɛθɪkən], \pˌiːdˌiːˈɛs ɹˌəʊmən tˈuː ˈɛθɪkən], \p_ˌiː_d_ˌiː__ˈɛ_s ɹ_ˌəʊ_m_ə_n_ t_ˈuː__ ˈɛ_θ_ɪ_k_ə_n]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
An absorbable suture material used also as ligating clips, as pins for internal fixation of broken bones, and as ligament reinforcement for surgically managed ligament injuries. Its promising characteristics are elasticity, complete biodegradability, and lack of side effects such as infections.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
Word of the day
Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.