Biomaterial Database

Absorbable vs. nonabsorbable sutures. 1985

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UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D006547	Hernia	Protrusion of tissue, structure, or part of an organ through the bone, muscular tissue, or the membrane by which it is normally contained. Hernia may involve tissues such as the ABDOMINAL WALL or the respiratory DIAPHRAGM. Hernias may be internal, external, congenital, or acquired.	Enterocele,Hernias
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D013537	Sutures	Materials used in closing a surgical or traumatic wound. (From Dorland, 28th ed)	Staples, Surgical,Surgical Staples,Staple, Surgical,Surgical Staple,Suture

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