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

In fact, a major challenge in the development of living biomaterials is their short viability—other similar materials made with living organisms have remained viable for just days or weeks. —Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025

In this way, silk serves its original purpose when transformed into a biomaterial, protecting the body without bothering the immune system. —Amy Paturel, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025

Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering news from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Apr. 2025

Their areas of study span a wide range of topics in biology, neurosciences, engineering, cancer diagnosis and treatment, artificial intelligence, biomaterials, and sustainability. —Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for biomaterial

• immaterial
• magisterial
• managerial
• ministerial
• nonmaterial
• presbyterial
• antibacterial
• mycobacterial
• arterial
• bacterial
• ethereal
• funereal

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)