Prosthesis Implantation
| Definition: |
Surgical insertion of a prosthesis. |
| Previously Indexed: |
Prostheses and Implants (1966-1997),specific prosthesis (1966-1997) |
Prosthesis Implantation Categories.
 |
Breast Implantation - Surgical insertion of an inert sac filled with silicone or other material to augment the female form cosmetically. |
|
Penile Implantation - Surgical insertion of cylindric hydraulic devices for the treatment of organic impotence. |
Prosthesis Implantation Definitions and Terms
MedicalGlossary.org is designed as a free, browsable resource for all. The medical terms and definitions are not intended to replace medical informaion provided by licensed healthcare professionals. Please see a doctor if you need medical assistance. Don't see the medical term you were researching? Send us an e-mail from our "about us" page. We will do our best to research and classify new medical terms in a timely manner. Our current list of medical terms is over 26,000. Data sources include the U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2004 Medical Subject Headings.
|
