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biomaterial

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A nonviable, biocompatible material used in a medical device, intended to interact with biological systems or to evaluate, treat, augment, or replace any tissue, organ, or function of the body.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gweyh3-der. Ancient Greek βῐ́ος (bĭ́os) Ancient Greek βῐο- (bĭo-)der. English bio- English material English biomaterial From bio- + material.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: biomateriaali — material
  • French: biomatériau — material
  • Greek: βιοϋλικό (vioÿlikó) — material
  • Irish: bithábhar — material
  • Polish: biomateriał — material