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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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