absorbable
UK /əbˈsɔɹb.ə.bl̩/ US /əbˈsɔɹb.ə.bl̩/
adj 1noun 1
Definitions
adj
1
Capable of being absorbed or swallowed up.
noun
1
A material that can be absorbed.
There is general agreement that nonabsorbable materials are better than absorbables. The most popular materials are polypropylene mesh and PTFE produced as a patch.
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