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biomaterial

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(-mə tir′ē əl)

noun

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

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noun

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

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Origin: bio(compatible)

Origin: + material

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