polydioxanone

English

Etymology

From poly- +‎ dioxanone.

Noun

polydioxanone (plural polydioxanones) (Abbreviated as: PDS)

  1. (organic chemistry) A biodegradable plastic made by the polymerization of p-dioxanone; it is used in medical applications such as sutures
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