Absorbable
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Capable of being absorbed or imbibed.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adjective.
Capable of being absorbed or swallowed up.
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adjective.
capable of being absorbed or taken in through the pores of a surface
Word Usage
"Poly-L-lactic acid is the same material used in absorbable sutures and offers an excellent safety profile."
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