Sutureval
Sutureval is a term used in speculative biomedical literature to describe a class of smart sutures designed to influence and monitor wound healing. The concept envisions sutures that go beyond mechanical closure to provide sensing, controlled release of therapeutics, and adaptive tension.
Design concepts include embedding micro-sensors to monitor parameters like tissue strain, temperature, and pH; incorporating micro-valves,
Context: Sutureval figures prominently in theoretical discussions, educational simulations, and science fiction as a future direction
See also: smart sutures, biomaterials, wound healing, biosensors.