conformer

noun

con·​form·​er kən-ˈfȯr-mər How to pronounce conformer (audio)
: a mold (as of plastic) used to prevent collapse or closing of a cavity, vessel, or opening during surgical repair

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“Conformer.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/conformer. Accessed 24 Mar. 2023.

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