Glossary

heterologous Tissue grafts, when donor and recipient belong to different species.

Syn.: Heterogeneous graft, Heterograft. Grafting material harvested from different species from that of the recipient.

eXtreme lateral lumbar intervertebral fusion The XLIF (eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion) is an approach to spinal fusion in which the surgeon accesses the intervertebral disc space and fuses the lumbar spine (low back) using a surgical approach from the side (lateral) rather than from the front (anterior) or the back (posterior). The XLIF is one …

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Cross-linked polyethylene, commonly abbreviated PEX, XPE or XLPE, is a form of polyethylene with cross-links. Highly cross-linked polyethylene is used in artificial joints as a wear-resistant material, preferred in hip replacement because of its resistance to abrasive wear.