POLYDIOXANONE
\pˌɒlɪda͡ɪˈɒksɐnˌɒn], \pˌɒlɪdaɪˈɒksɐnˌɒn], \p_ˌɒ_l_ɪ_d_aɪ_ˈɒ_k_s_ɐ_n_ˌɒ_n]\
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An absorbable suture material used also as ligating clips, as pins for internal fixation of broken bones, and as ligament reinforcement for surgically managed ligament injuries. Its promising characteristics are elasticity, complete biodegradability, and lack of side effects such as infections.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.