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biomaterial
(bio|mater¦ial)
Pronunciation:
/ˈbʌɪəʊməˌtɪərɪəl/
noun
[
mass noun
]
a biological or synthetic substance which can be introduced into body tissue as part of an implanted medical device or used to replace an organ, bodily function, etc..
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