polydioxanone
[/ˌpɒliːdaɪˈɒksænəʊn/]
nounpl: polydioxanones
polidiaxanona
1. A synthetic biodegradable polymer used primarily in medical and surgical applications, particularly in absorbable sutures and tissue engineering scaffolds
Polydioxanone sutures are commonly used in ophthalmic surgery because they dissolve gradually without requiring removal.
As suturas de polidiaxanona são comumente usadas em cirurgia oftalmológica porque se dissolvem gradualmente sem necessidade de remoção.
2. A plastic material that breaks down safely in biological environments over time
The research team developed a new medical device made from polydioxanone for internal wound support.
A equipe de pesquisa desenvolveu um novo dispositivo médico feito de polidiaxanona para suporte de ferimentos internos.
Polydioxanone is a specialized technical term primarily used in medical, pharmaceutical, and bioengineering fields. It gained prominence in both Brazilian and Portuguese medical communities with advances in minimally invasive surgery and tissue engineering. The term is rarely used in casual conversation and is exclusive to healthcare professionals, researchers, and students in medical-related disciplines.
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