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semipermeable

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semipermeable
(esp of a cell membrane) selectively permeable


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On the basis of CH, we can see that ancients saw skin as a semipermeable membrane.
These sampling areas were chosen on the basis of the likelihood of exposure to the semipermeable bandage and the potential for another person to come in contact with the vaccinia virus in these areas.
The gauze and drain are entirely covered with a clear, semipermeable dressing that is cut to fit the dimensions of the wound, with a small overlap onto the adjacent healthy skin creating a seal over the wound.
 
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