Glossary

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Abdominal Wall - A wall of muscles in the lower torso area.

Adhesiolysis - Severing of adhesive band(s); performed by either laparotomy (open surgery) or laparoscopy.

Adhesion Barrier - A medical device that can be used to reduce internal scarring (adhesions) following surgery by separating the internal tissues and organs while they heal.

Adhesions - Internal scars that may form after surgery on or between internal organs and/or body tissue. Adhesions between tissues can twist and pull organs out of their normal places.

Adverse Event - An undesirable medical event (also known as a side effect) experienced by a patient after he/she receives a drug, therapeutic biologic, or device.

Anesthesia - Medication provided to manage pain during surgery. Regional anesthesia allows you to stay awake during a surgical procedure. General anesthesia does not allow you to stay awake during a surgical procedure.