biomaterial

(-mə tirē əl)

noun

a synthetic or natural substance used to replace a bone, tissue, etc. in a living body

See biomaterial in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A biocompatible material that is used to construct artificial organs, rehabilitation devices, or prostheses and replace natural body tissues.

Origin:

Origin: bio(compatible)

Origin: + material

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