med serg FIANL VOCAB

used intermally, dissolved by body enzymes

coated with chromic salts, delays absorption up to 80 days

sheep cattle, pig intestine absorbs in abt one week

synthetic,replaces catgut/remains stable longer ( 11 weeks more) allowing more time for wound to heal

used on wound surface and left in place until site is healed (10 days)

used fir delicate tissue

used on skin