A biomaterial is any matter, surface, or construct that interacts with biological systems. As a science, biomaterials is about fifty years old. The study of biomaterials is called biomaterials science. It has experienced steady and strong growth over its history, with many companies investing large amounts of money into the development of new prod...
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<pharmacology> Any nondrug material that can be used to treat, enhance, or replace any tissue, organ, or function in an organism. ... Also refers to biologically derived material that is used for its structural rather than its biological properties, for example, using collagen, the protein found in bone and connective tissues, as a cosmetic i...
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(bi″o-mә-tēr-e-әl) any substance (other than a drug), synthetic or natural, that can be used as a system or part of a system that treats, augments, or replaces any tissue, organ, or function of the body; especially, material suitable for use in prostheses that will be in contact with living ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: bī′ō-ma-tē′rē-al Definitions: 1. A synthetic or semisynthetic material used in a biologic system to construct an implantable prosthesis and chosen for its biocompatibility.
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biomaterial 1. The total weight of all living things in a given area, biotic community, species population, or habitat; a measure of total biotic productivity. 2. The total weight of the organic substance (as plankton) or organisms in a given area; measured as volume, mass (live, dead, dry or ash-free weight) or energy (calories); standing crop. ...
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a synthetic material, usually a plastic, suitable for implanting in a living body to repair damaged or diseased parts.
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