Biostable

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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

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"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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