bioprosthesis 1

noundomain: artefact
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a prosthesis of natural origin designed to replace a defective body part.

  • 1.Valve replacement surgery is the replacement of one or more of the heart valves with either an artificial heart valve or a bioprosthesis (homograft from human tissue or xenograft e.g. from pig).

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