Silastic
Translation of "silastic" into Russian
silastic
AdjectiveUK
/sɪˈlæstɪk/
US
/sɪˈlæstɪk/
silastic
The silastic material is used in medical implants.
Силиконовый материал используется в медицинских имплантатах.
Definitions
silastic
NounUK
/sɪˈlæstɪk/
US
/sɪˈlæstɪk/
A silicone elastomer, especially that used in medical devices, or a device (such as a tube, drain, or implant) made from it.
After the operation a silastic was placed to prevent the duct from closing.
silastic
AdjectiveUK
/sɪˈlæstɪk/
US
/sɪˈlæstɪk/
Made of or resembling silicone rubber, often used in medical or industrial applications.
The surgeon used a silastic tube to ensure the patient's airway remained open during the procedure.
Silastic
Proper nounTrademark: a brand of silicone elastomer products manufactured by Dow Corning.
Silastic has been widely adopted for long-term implantable catheters.