Absorbable Implants (also known as Bioabsorbable Implants, Bioabsorbable Implant): Implants constructed of materials designed to be absorbed by the body without producing an immune response. They are usually composed of plastics and are frequently used in orthopedics and orthodontics.

NIH MeSH · D020341Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Absorbable Implants

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Definition

Implants constructed of materials designed to be absorbed by the body without producing an immune response. They are usually composed of plastics and are frequently used in orthopedics and orthodontics.

MeSH classification

  • E07.695.025

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Common questions about Absorbable Implants

What does Absorbable Implants mean in medicine?
Implants constructed of materials designed to be absorbed by the body without producing an immune response. They are usually composed of plastics and are frequently used in orthopedics and orthodontics. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Absorbable Implants known by any other names?
Yes. Absorbable Implants is also referred to as Bioabsorbable Implants, Bioabsorbable Implant, Implant, Bioabsorbable, Implants, Bioabsorbable in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Absorbable Implants sit in the medical classification?
Absorbable Implants falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E07.695.025). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D020341) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗