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Computer Networking
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02/14/2012
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Term
multifilament suture
 Definition
twist or braid a number of strands together, stronger, superior handling, but drags through tissue
Term
monofilament suture
 Definition
single suture filament for smooth passage through tissue
Term
absorbable suture
 Definition
loss of tensile strength < 60 days
Term
nonabsorbable suture
 Definition
retention of tensile strength > 60 days
Term
surgical gut
 Definition

*natural, multifilament, absorbable

*broken down by phagocytosis

*many disadvantages (marked inflamm rxn, upredictable loss of strength and rate of absorption, poor knot security)
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