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SMD/Materials/Gelatin

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Gelatin is used to create realistic tissue models in surgical simulators. Its consistency and transparency make it ideal for simulating skin, muscle, and organ tissues

Definition

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Gelatin in American English or gelatine in British English (from Latin gelatus 'stiff, frozen') is a translucent, colorless, flavorless food ingredient, commonly derived from collagen taken from animal body parts.

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References

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  1. ↑ From Wikipedia:Gelatin
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