SMD/Materials/Vinyl exam gloves

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Wikidata ID	Q146368

Vinyl exam gloves are used in surgical simulators to simulate the feel of human skin. They provide a realistic surface for practicing incisions and suturing techniques, ensuring safe and hygienic handling.

Definition

Polyvinyl chloride (alternatively: poly(vinyl chloride), colloquial: vinyl or polyvinyl; abbreviated: PVC) is the world's third-most widely produced synthetic polymer of plastic (after polyethylene and polypropylene).

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References

↑ From Wikipedia:Polyvinyl chloride#Vinyl gloves in medicine

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[1] From Wikipedia:Polyvinyl chloride#Vinyl gloves in medicine

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