nylon
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nylon
(nī′lŏn)A synthetic polymer that can be formed into fibers, lines, sutures, sheets, and fabrics. It is used in a variety of medical applications, including nonabsorbable sutures.
nylon
a long-chain polymer available in monofilament and multiple filament forms.