nonabsorbable
adjective as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:The surgeon used nonabsorbable sutures to close the wound, as the skin had fully healed by the time of the follow-up appointment.
Definition:Sutures that do not dissolve in the body and are usually removed after the healing process is complete.
From nonabsorbable sutures
Example:The patient was found to have a nonabsorbable gastric band that needed to be surgically removed.
Definition:A medical device that is implanted in the stomach but does not break down over time.
From nonabsorbable gastric band
Example:Nonabsorbable medical devices include catheters, stents, and orthopedic implants.
Definition:A medical device that remains in the body without being broken down or absorbed over time.
From nonabsorbable medical device
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