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CAPSULE SILASTIQUE [1 record]

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Record 1 1983-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
OBS

Another promising contraceptive in the implant of silastic tubing (capsule) filled with a progestin. This plastic tube is placed beneath the skin on the inner aspect of the upper thigh and the individual gets daily absorption. This can prevent fertility as long as the dose lasts.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
OBS

...une capsule en silastique...libère les progestatifs à un taux très régulier.

Key term(s)
  • capsule en silastic

Spanish

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