• A biomaterial is a nonviable material used in a (medical) device,
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(Williams, 1987)
• A biomaterial is a material intended to interface with biological
systems to evaluate treat augment or replace any tissue organ systems to evaluate, treat, augment or replace any tissue, organ
or function of the body.
• A biomaterial is a material that should perform an intended
function over a definite amount of time in a s
p g ecific biolo
gical
environment, as good as possible.
• Biomaterials are inorganic or organic materials that are
biocompatible and can be implanted in the human body to
replace or repair failing tissue.
A Biomaterial can be natural or arti