Dehydrated Human Amnion/Chorion Membrane

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** Tissue derived from portions of the placenta donated by the patient during a C-section, with potential regenerative activity. Upon placement of the tissue around or on the affected area, dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane (dHCAM), which contains regenerative cytokines, promotes wound angiogenesis and may help heal the wound, restore tissue function and reduce risk of inflammation.

**Synonyms:** - AmnioFix - dHACM