surgical fixation devices

Preferred Label : surgical fixation devices;

MeSH definition : Devices used to hold tissue structures together for repair, reconstruction or to close wounds. They may consist of adsorbable or non-adsorbable, natural or synthetic materials. They include tissue adhesives, skin tape, sutures, buttons, staples, clips, screws, etc., each designed to conform to various tissue geometries.;

MeSH synonym : surgical fasteners; fasteners, surgical; surgical fixation device; device, surgical fixation; devices, surgical fixation; fixation device, surgical; fixation devices, surgical; fastener, surgical; surgical fastener;

MeSH annotation : general; prefer specifics;

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Origin ID

D053831;

UMLS CUI

C1721086;

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Record concept(s)
- surgical fixation devices [MeSH concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Medical Device [UMLS semantic type]

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