Biostable
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Remaining chemically stable within the body
"Based on their behavior in living tissue, polymeric biomaterials can be divided into biostable, bioabsorbable (biodegradable or bioresorbable), and partially bioabsorbable materials."
Example
More examples"Based on their behavior in living tissue, polymeric biomaterials can be divided into biostable, bioabsorbable (biodegradable or bioresorbable), and partially bioabsorbable materials."
Etymology
From bio- + stable.
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