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[[Image:Autosuture.jpg| | [[Image:Autosuture.jpg|thumb|A autosuture being used to repair a deep flesh wound]] An '''autosuture''' is a handheld medical device, descended from the 20th century suture, that has been used by Starfleet Medical since the 22nd century. The modern autosuture is laser-based and is used to treat wounds and promote healing from surgery or deep trauma by stimulating the patient’s own anabolism. It is used where the [[Dermal Regenerator]] is inadequate. | ||
Latest revision as of 10:28, 23 June 2012
An autosuture is a handheld medical device, descended from the 20th century suture, that has been used by Starfleet Medical since the 22nd century. The modern autosuture is laser-based and is used to treat wounds and promote healing from surgery or deep trauma by stimulating the patient’s own anabolism. It is used where the Dermal Regenerator is inadequate.
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