polyglycolic acid (PGA)

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a polymer of glycolic acid used as an absorbable suture material and capable of replacing catgut. Does not swell when wet and is nonantigenic. Is available coated in tissue lubricant which improves passage through tissue. See also polyglactin 910.

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