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gelatin sponge, absorbable
<chemical> Sterile, gelatin-base surgical sponge applied topically as an adjunct to haemostasis when the control of bleeding by conventional procedures is ineffective to reduce capillary ooze or is impractical.

Pharmacological action: haemostatics.