tissue expansion

Preferred Label : tissue expansion;

MeSH definition : A procedure whereby the body is stimulated to generate extra soft tissue by the application of stretching forces that stimulate new growth of tissue which, over a period of time, results in a 2-dimensional expansion of the tissue. The procedure is used in reconstructive surgery for injuries caused by trauma, burns, or ablative surgery. Various types of TISSUE EXPANSION DEVICES have been developed that exert stretching forces.;

MeSH synonym : tissue expansions; expansion, tissue; expansions, tissue;

Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tissue expansion;

Details

Origin ID

D015626;

UMLS CUI

C0040290;

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- rehabilitation [MeSH Qualifier]
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- veterinary [MeSH Qualifier]
Record concept(s)
- tissue expansion [MeSH concept]
See also
- bone lengthening [MeSH Descriptor]
- tissue engineering [MeSH Descriptor]
- tissue expansion devices [MeSH Descriptor]
Semantic type(s)
- Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure [UMLS semantic type]

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