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artificial skin

Used for:

reconstituted skin

Broader Terms:

prosthesis

Related Terms:

tissue engineering

Scope Note:

synthetic material used for the treatment of burns and other conditions involving large scale loss of skin; it often consists of an outer layer of silicone and an inner layer of collagen and chondroitin 6-sulfate.

Term Number:

2716-0500


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