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)
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web GenZero has invested in several companies, such as U.S.-based Newlight, a manufacturer of biomaterial made from methane to displace plastics and South Pole, a firm that develops and runs emission reduction projects for companies. 
Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 7 June 2022 Made from organic cotton and Tencel™ Lyocell, a biomaterial derived from Eucalyptus, these jeans are sustainably made with minimal water usage and a small carbon footprint. Olivia O'bryon, Forbes, 17 Apr. 2022 Beyond its popularity as a beverage, kombucha holds promise as a useful biomaterial. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 24 Jan. 2022 The PhonoGraft, made of a synthetic biomaterial able to conduct sound like the eardrum, also acts as a medium for the patient’s own eardrum tissue to grow over and repair itself. Kevin Lin, STAT, 18 July 2021 Using a novel biomaterial, an experienced team of researchers and entrepreneurs developed the nasal spray formulation to capture and deactivate respiratory pathogens in the nasal cavity, thereby preventing transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Nish Acharya, Forbes, 27 Apr. 2021 The Vietnamese designer Uyen Tran has developed a flexible biomaterial called Tômtex, a leather alternative made from coffee grounds mixed with a biopolymer called chitin that is extracted from seafood shells. New York Times, 22 Apr. 2021 Evonik announced its expanded advanced biomaterials facility in Birmingham is now operational. William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 13 May 2020 One of the most important aspects about this new development is that the chitosan will help make devices self-powered, and Wu hopes that this development can pave a path for more use of natural biomaterials in science. Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, 20 Apr. 2020 See More
Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 7 June 2022 Made from organic cotton and Tencel™ Lyocell, a biomaterial derived from Eucalyptus, these jeans are sustainably made with minimal water usage and a small carbon footprint. Olivia O'bryon, Forbes, 17 Apr. 2022 Beyond its popularity as a beverage, kombucha holds promise as a useful biomaterial. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 24 Jan. 2022 The PhonoGraft, made of a synthetic biomaterial able to conduct sound like the eardrum, also acts as a medium for the patient’s own eardrum tissue to grow over and repair itself. Kevin Lin, STAT, 18 July 2021 Using a novel biomaterial, an experienced team of researchers and entrepreneurs developed the nasal spray formulation to capture and deactivate respiratory pathogens in the nasal cavity, thereby preventing transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Nish Acharya, Forbes, 27 Apr. 2021 The Vietnamese designer Uyen Tran has developed a flexible biomaterial called Tômtex, a leather alternative made from coffee grounds mixed with a biopolymer called chitin that is extracted from seafood shells. New York Times, 22 Apr. 2021 Evonik announced its expanded advanced biomaterials facility in Birmingham is now operational. William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 13 May 2020 One of the most important aspects about this new development is that the chitosan will help make devices self-powered, and Wu hopes that this development can pave a path for more use of natural biomaterials in science. Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, 20 Apr. 2020 See More Word History
First Known Use
1960, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
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)