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What is

fibrin sealant

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Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪbrən ˈsilənt/

fibrin sealant

Definition

A substance used during surgery to help heal wounds. It contains proteins found in human blood that cause blood to clot. When fibrin sealant is placed on a wound, a clot forms. Fibrin sealant is being studied as a way to improve healing after lymph node removal in patients with cancer. It is a type of surgical glue.