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biomaterial
noun bio·ma·te·ri·al \ˌbī-ō-mə-ˈtir-ē-əl\
Definition of BIOMATERIAL
: a natural or synthetic material (as a metal or polymer) that is suitable for introduction into living tissue especially as part of a medical device (as an artificial joint)
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First Known Use of BIOMATERIAL
1966
Medical Dictionary
biomaterial
noun bio·ma·te·ri·al \ˌbī-ō-mə-ˈtir-ē-əl\
Medical Definition of BIOMATERIAL
: a natural or synthetic material (as a polymer or metal) that is suitable for introduction into living tissue especially as part of a medical device (as an artificial heart valve or joint)
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