Wafer
Wafer (Medicine)
Wafer (pronounced: /ˈweɪfər/) is a term used in the medical field to refer to a thin, flat, dissolvable object that is often used to deliver medication or treatment to a specific area of the body. The term originates from the Middle English word "wafre", which was borrowed from the Middle Low German "wāfel", both meaning a flat cake.
Usage
In medicine, wafers are often used in the treatment of various conditions. For example, in neurosurgery, Gliadel wafers are used to deliver chemotherapy directly to the brain after a tumor has been removed. Similarly, in dentistry, fluoride wafers are used to provide a high concentration of fluoride to the teeth to prevent decay.
Related Terms
- Gliadel wafers: A type of wafer used in neurosurgery to deliver chemotherapy to the brain.
- Fluoride wafers: A type of wafer used in dentistry to deliver a high concentration of fluoride to the teeth.
- Drug delivery system: A method or process of administering a pharmaceutical compound to achieve a therapeutic effect in humans or animals. Wafers are one type of drug delivery system.
- Biodegradable: Capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms. Many medical wafers are designed to be biodegradable so they dissolve and are absorbed by the body after they have delivered their medication.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wafer
- Wikipedia's article - Wafer
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