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In [[surgery]], a '''biomaterial''' is a synthetic material used to replace part of a living system or to function in intimate contact with living [[biological tissue|tissue]].

The [[Clemson University]] Advisory Board for Biomaterials defined a biomaterial as "a systemically and pharmacologically inert substance designed for implantation within or in corporation with living systems".

In 1986, the Consensus Conference of the [[European Society for Biomaterials]] defined a biomaterial as "a nonviable material used in a medical device, intended to interact with biological systems".

Another definition of biomaterial is "any substance (other than [[drug]]s) or combination of substances synthetic or natural in origin, which can be used for any period of time, as a whole or as a part of a system which treats, augments, or replaces any tissue, organ, or function of the body".

A biomaterial is different from a biological material such as bone that is produced by a biological system.

All details are given in the definition and processing of biomaterials.

Latest revision as of 20:42, 29 February 2016

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