polydioxanone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A biodegradable plastic made by the polymerization of p-dioxanone; it is used in medical applications such as sutures

Word forms

polydioxanone polydioxanones PDS

Etymology

From poly- + dioxanone.

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