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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Despite its investment uncertainties, Origin’s biomaterials technology is so compelling and its leadership has displayed such grit that it cannot be ignored.
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Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Lori Miller Kase November 13, 2018 Startups worldwide convert refuse into energy, biomaterials, and more food.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 Nov. 2024
Our research involves understanding the complex interactions between biomaterials, cells and biological factors in bone healing.
—Linda Chase, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2024
The larger unlock is that if biomaterials can be used in extreme outdoors—where safety is critical—then it could be scaled across other industries.
—Jeff Wilser, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Lori Miller Kase November 13, 2018 Startups worldwide convert refuse into energy, biomaterials, and more food.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 Nov. 2024
Our research involves understanding the complex interactions between biomaterials, cells and biological factors in bone healing.
—Linda Chase, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2024
The larger unlock is that if biomaterials can be used in extreme outdoors—where safety is critical—then it could be scaled across other industries.
—Jeff Wilser, TIME, 30 Oct. 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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