Cladding
Cladding (medicine)
Cladding (pronounced: /ˈkladɪŋ/) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe the process of coating or covering one material with another. It is often used in the context of medical devices and implants, where a biocompatible material is used to clad a less biocompatible material, thus making it safe for use in the human body.
Etymology
The term 'cladding' originates from the Old English 'clæddian', meaning to clothe or cover. In the context of medicine, it refers to the covering or coating of one material with another.
Related Terms
- Biocompatibility: The ability of a material to perform with an appropriate host response in a specific application.
- Implant (medicine): A medical device manufactured to replace a missing biological structure, support a damaged biological structure, or enhance an existing biological structure.
- Medical device: Any device intended to be used for medical purposes.
- Prosthesis: An artificial device that replaces a missing body part, which may be lost through trauma, disease, or a condition present at birth.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cladding
- Wikipedia's article - Cladding
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