Absorbable: meaning, definitions and examples

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absorbable

[ əbˈsɔːrbəbl ]

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medical

Capable of being absorbed by the body or tissue, typically referring to a material that dissolves or is broken down naturally within the body.

Synonyms

biodegradable, decomposable, dissolvable

Examples of usage

The stitches used in the surgery are absorbable, so they will dissolve on their own.
This type of absorbable material is commonly used in medical implants.
After the surgery, the body will gradually absorb the absorbable mesh.

Translations

Translations of the word "absorbable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 absorvível

🇮🇳 अवशोषणीय

🇩🇪 absorbierbar

🇮🇩 dapat diserap

🇺🇦 абсорбований

🇵🇱 wchłanialny

🇯🇵 吸収可能

🇫🇷 absorbable

🇪🇸 absorbible

🇹🇷 emilebilir

🇰🇷 흡수성의

🇸🇦 قابل للامتصاص

🇨🇿 absorbovatelný

🇸🇰 absorbovateľný

🇨🇳 可吸收

🇸🇮 absorbirljiv

🇮🇸 uppsuganlegur

🇰🇿 сіңірілетін

🇬🇪 შესაწოვი

🇦🇿 sorulan

🇲🇽 absorbible

Word origin

The word 'absorbable' originated from the verb 'absorb' which came from Middle French 'absorber' and Latin 'absorbēre', meaning 'to swallow up'. In the medical context, 'absorbable' refers to materials that can be assimilated or broken down by the body.