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biomimetic

British  
/ ˌbaɪəʊmɪˈmɛtɪk /

adjective

  1. (of a human-made product) imitating nature or a natural process

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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A new class of American-developed drugs, oral biomimetic engineered cyclic peptides, or eCPs, can in some cases replicate the therapeutic function of an injected biologic in pill form without replicating its complex structure.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

For an administration looking for drug-pricing wins that also strengthen American scientific leadership, biomimetic eCPs are an ideal fit.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

The biomimetic approach enables the opening pressure to be flexibly adjusted so that the valve can be adapted to the individual needs of the patient.

From Science Daily Nov. 20, 2024

These include the use of biomimetic membranes – filtration devices containing naturally occurring proteins that remove contaminants from water.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2024

Wang noted that their brochosome work demonstrates the value of a biomimetic research approach, where scientists looks to nature for inspiration.

From Science Daily Mar. 18, 2024

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