Sealant Matrix Dosage Form

**Semantic type:** Biomedical or Dental Material

**Definition:** Solid sterile preparation consisting of a pliable piece of material impregnated or coated with a sealant or with a powder that forms a sealant after contact with an appropriate fluid (e.g. blood). It may act as a hemostatic agent and/or tissue glue. The matrix may itself form part of the seal, and is usually absorbed by the body over time.

**Synonyms:** - Sealant matrix