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absorbable gelatin sponge |
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sponge (spunj) 1. a porous, absorbent mass, as a pad of gauze or cotton surrounded by gauze. 2. the elastic fibrous skeleton of certain species of marine animals. absorbable gelatin sponge a sterile, absorbable, water-insoluble, gelatin-base material, used as a local hemostatic. absorbable gelatin sponge, n brand name: Gelfoam; drug class: hemostatic; action: absorbs blood and provides area for clot formation; uses: hemostasis during and following surgery. absorbable gelatin sponge see gelatin. 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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Pursuant to the agreement, King received an exclusive license to
market, distribute and sell Gelita's absorbable gelatin sponge in
the U. The middle ear was filled with absorbable gelatin sponge,
and the tympanic membrane perforation was repaired with a temporal
fascia underlay graft. |
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