Extrusion
Extrusion
Extrusion (/ɪkˈstruːʒən/) is a process used in medical procedures and biomedical engineering to shape materials. It involves forcing a material through a die, a specially designed tool to shape the material into a specific form.
Etymology
The term "extrusion" originates from the Latin extrudere, meaning "to thrust" or "to push out".
Medical Application
In the medical field, extrusion is often used in the production of medical devices and components, such as catheters, stents, and other implantable devices. The process allows for the creation of complex shapes and sizes, which can be tailored to specific medical applications.
Extrusion can also be used in the production of pharmaceuticals. For example, hot melt extrusion is a pharmaceutical process used to enhance the solubility and bioavailability of drugs.
Related Terms
- Die (manufacturing): A tool used in extrusion to shape the material.
- Hot melt extrusion: A pharmaceutical process that uses extrusion.
- Biomedical engineering: The application of engineering principles to the medical field.
- Medical device: Any device used in the practice of medicine.
- Implantable devices: Devices that are inserted into the body for medical purposes.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Extrusion
- Wikipedia's article - Extrusion
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