prolene

P3R1O1L1E1N1E1

proper noun

A brand of synthetic polypropylene, used as a monofilament nonabsorbable suture, in meshes, and in casts.

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Meanings

prolene1

nounprolene (uncountable)
  1. misconstructionnonstandarduncountableMisconstruction of Prolene.

Prolene2

proper noun
  1. medicineA brand of synthetic polypropylene, used as a monofilament nonabsorbable suture, in meshes, and in casts.

Origin

A trade name, contrived by the product developers and marketers.

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APA

prolene. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prolene

MLA

“prolene.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prolene. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “prolene,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prolene.

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