Term | biomaterial |
Pronunciation | biy-oe-muh-TEER-ee-ul |
See also | alloplast |
Definition | 1. A material that can augment or replace living tissue. 2. An inert material that can be used to implant in or interface with living tissue without causing a negative reaction. Used to fabricate or coat dental implants. |
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