noun
- materials that are compatible with living tissue and used in medical devices or implants
Usage: medical; scientific
Examples
- The surgeon used advanced biomaterials for the hip replacement.
- Researchers are developing new biomaterials that won’t be rejected by the body.
- Titanium is one of the most commonly used biomaterials in orthopedic surgery.
- The dental implant was made from biocompatible biomaterials.
- Scientists study how biomaterials interact with human cells.
- The artificial heart valve was constructed using specialized biomaterials.