biomaterial
- noun
- /ˌbaɪoʊməˈtɪrɪəl/
- Specialized
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biomaterial
- The development of new biomaterials has revolutionized procedures like artificial organ transplants.
Examples
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PTFE is a synthetic biomaterial that is inert, nonadhesive, nonfrictional, and induces almost no inflammatory reaction (14, 15).
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It is found that the hydrophilic characteristic in biomaterials improves cell spreading and adhesion strength of the cells.
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First, we extract the necessary biomaterial from the donor's brain.
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Surface roughness is one of the key factors influencing the adhesion and cellular behavior of biomaterials, which exerts a direct effect both in vitro and in vivo.
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Biomaterials having Young's modulus close to that of their contacting tissue are recommended since they promise structural biocompatibility of the material, avoiding stress shielding phenomenon after implantation.
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Surgeons often use biomaterial to repair damaged tissues during operations.
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Researchers are studying various biomaterials to improve the integration of implants in the human body.
How Biocompatible
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Etymology
Biomaterial comes from the prefix bio- meaning 'life' and the word material meaning 'substance'. So in medicine a biomaterial is a substance used to replace, repair, or support parts of the body because it can work safely with living tissue.