adjective
- capable of being broken down and absorbed by the body or natural environment without causing harm
Usage: technical; medical/scientific context
Examples
- The surgeon used bioabsorbable sutures that dissolve naturally over time.
- Bioabsorbable implants are preferred because they eliminate the need for removal surgery.
- These bioabsorbable polymers break down safely within the body.
- The medical device is made from bioabsorbable materials approved by the FDA.
- Bioabsorbable stents gradually dissolve as the artery heals.