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  1. 2. An essential surgical instrument used to hold back and expose tissues during plastic surgery procedures, allowing for optimal visibility and access to the surgical site without causing damage.
  2. 4. A fibrous protein found in connective tissues, bones, and skin, often used as a biomaterial in wound healing and tissue regeneration.
  3. 6. A surgical instrument used to harvest thin slices of skin grafts from donor areas with precise control over thickness, commonly used in reconstructive surgeries for covering burn wounds.
  4. 8. A medical device used to break up kidney stones into smaller fragments using shock waves or laser energy, allowing for easier passage or removal from the body.
  5. 9. A structure or framework used in tissue engineering to support the growth of new tissue.
  6. 10. A network of cross-linked polymer chains capable of holding large amounts of water, used in biomedical applications such as drug delivery and tissue engineering.
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  1. 1. Preventing or inhibiting the formation of bacterial biofilms on material surfaces, important for biomaterials used in medical devices.
  2. 3. A laboratory instrument used to measure and quantify the sense of smell or olfactory perception in humans or animals, typically by presenting odorants or fragrances at various concentrations and recording subjective or objective responses.
  3. 5. A spherical vesicle composed of lipid bilayers, used in biomaterials for drug delivery and gene therapy applications.
  4. 7. A complex microbial community attached to surfaces, encased in a matrix, resistant to antibiotics, and posing challenges in healthcare due to persistent infections.