Definitions

1. noun

A material derived from living organisms or produced using living organisms, such as tissue-engineered skin or bone.

“The new prosthetic limb was made from a cutting-edge biomaterial that mimicked the properties of human bone.”

2. noun

A material used in medical devices, implants, or other applications that interact with the living body.

“The surgeon used a biomaterial that was biocompatible and non-toxic to construct the new heart valve.”

3. noun

A material used in research, development, and production that has potential applications in medicine or other fields related to living organisms.

“The team of scientists discovered a new biomaterial that could revolutionize the field of regenerative medicine.”