biomaterial

noun

bio·​ma·​te·​ri·​al ˌbī-ō-mə-ˈtir-ē-əl How to pronounce biomaterial (audio)
: a natural or synthetic material (such as a metal or polymer) that is suitable for introduction into living tissue especially as part of a medical device (such as an artificial joint)

Examples of biomaterial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The course will explore the properties and uses of materials including metals, ceramics, polymers, composites and biomaterials. The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024 And injecting the animals with the smart insulin didn’t result in a significant immune response, which can be a common pitfall when introducing biomaterials to animals or humans. Ivan Paul, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2023 Many conventional menstrual products have traditionally been made of hydrogels made from toxic petrochemicals, so there has been a push to make them out of biomaterials. Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 9 Dec. 2023 Researchers at Duke University and Harvard Medical School have successfully demonstrated a proof of concept in new research published Thursday in Science using a 3D printer that uses ultrasound to print biomaterials inside an organ. Deborah Balthazar, STAT, 7 Dec. 2023 Feinberg added that once this technology is tested in vivo, or in the body, there might be some regulatory hurdles with the biomaterials being used and how it could be regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. Deborah Balthazar, STAT, 7 Dec. 2023 Biodiversity banking, or biobanking, refers to the process of preserving living cells, tissue, eggs or sperm, seeds and other biomaterials. Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2023 This year, the Biden administration called on the federal government to assess the potential for biomaterials, including for plastics, fuels and medicines. Dieter Holger, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2023 The proposal also calls for bio-manufacturing facilities that could produce biomaterials; lab infrastructure to support biotech; and life sciences startups and workforce development and training. Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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“Biomaterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biomaterial. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

biomaterial

noun
bio·​ma·​te·​ri·​al ˌbī-ō-mə-ˈtir-ē-əl How to pronounce biomaterial (audio)
: 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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