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absorbable gauze |
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gauze (gawz) a light, open-meshed fabric of muslin or similar material. absorbable gauze gauze made from oxidized cellulose. absorbent gauze white cotton cloth of various thread counts and weights, supplied in various lengths and widths and in different forms (rolls or folds). petrolatum gauze a sterile material produced by saturation of sterile absorbent gauze with sterile white petrolatum. zinc gelatin impregnated gauze absorbent gauze impregnated with zinc gelatin. absorbable gauze [əbsôr′bəbəl] a material produced from oxidized cellulose that can be absorbed. It is applied or sutured directly to tissue to stop bleeding. After a clot forms, the gauze turns into a gel. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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