biomaterial
noun
bio·ma·te·ri·al
ˌbī-ō-mə-ˈtir-ē-əl 
: a natural or synthetic material (such as a metal or polymer) that is suitable for introduction into living tissue especially as part of a medical device (such as an artificial joint)
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 17 Sep. 2024
The team used this biomaterial to stimulate nanoscale fiber organization into bundles – mimicking the natural makeup of cartilage.
—New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2024
The team believes this thick paste-like biomaterial could be used in surgery as a less invasive way to encourage cartilage repair, compared to the current method of microfracture procedures.
—New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2024
Richard Venditti, a professor in North Carolina State University’s forest biomaterials department and co-author of the study, said integrating more paper into the value chain could help decrease the amount of plastics needing to be disposed of at all, but acknowledged its difficulties for brands.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 22 July 2024
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 17 Sep. 2024
The team used this biomaterial to stimulate nanoscale fiber organization into bundles – mimicking the natural makeup of cartilage.
—New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2024
The team believes this thick paste-like biomaterial could be used in surgery as a less invasive way to encourage cartilage repair, compared to the current method of microfracture procedures.
—New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2024
Richard Venditti, a professor in North Carolina State University’s forest biomaterials department and co-author of the study, said integrating more paper into the value chain could help decrease the amount of plastics needing to be disposed of at all, but acknowledged its difficulties for brands.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 22 July 2024
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biomaterial
noun
bio·ma·te·ri·al
ˌbī-ō-mə-ˈtir-ē-əl
: a natural or synthetic material (as a polymer or metal) that is suitable for introduction into living tissue especially as part of a medical device (as an artificial heart valve or joint)
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