biomaterial

noun

bio·​ma·​te·​ri·​al ˌbī-ō-mə-ˈtir-ē-əl 

: 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

Illinois records indicate that Kostyuk also incorporated Ovogene in 2021, and Ark Cryo — which ships frozen eggs, embryos, and other biomaterials internationally via human courier — in 2020. — Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026

Researchers have jubilantly reported uncovering the signature of biomaterials like collagen and haemoglobin before, though not without a great deal of debate. — New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026

Longtime fashion industry executive Ari Hoffman has stepped up to chairman of the board of TômTex, a biomaterials company. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

The second mission will produce Helogen’s proprietary biomaterials for orthopedic repair, including potential knee and shoulder applications. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for biomaterial

• arterial
• bacterial
• ethereal
• funereal
• imperial
• material
• sidereal
• venereal
• antibacterial
• mycobacterial
• cereal
• virial

Medical Definition

biomaterial

noun

bio·​ma·​te·​ri·​al ˌbī-ō-mə-ˈtir-ē-əl 

: 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)