biomaterial

American  

[bahy-oh-muh-teer-ee-uhl, bahy-oh-muh-teer-] / ˌbaɪ oʊ məˈtɪər i əl, ˈbaɪ oʊ məˌtɪər- /

noun

1. a synthetic material, usually a plastic, suitable for implanting in a living body to repair damaged or diseased parts.

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Etymology

Origin of biomaterial

First recorded in 1965–70; bio- + material

Example Sentences

The bloodstream based approach gives the biomaterial a major practical advantage.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

At the time, Christman said a human study testing the safety and effectiveness of the biomaterial could begin within one to two years.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

When sterile water is added to the final powder, it becomes a biomaterial that can be delivered intravenously or infused into a coronary artery in the heart.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

"We expect big demand. We have high hopes," director Oksana Holikova says, leading me towards the laboratory where the "biomaterial" is collected, prepared, and then stored.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

This increase was even greater in wounds covered with advanced biomaterial dressings, confirming earlier work from the group that showed how these materials can amplify the body's own repair signals.

From Science Daily • Nov. 17, 2025