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bi·o·ma·te·ri·al  audio  (b-m-tîr-l) KEY 

NOUN:
A biocompatible material that is used to construct artificial organs, rehabilitation devices, or prostheses and replace natural body tissues.
ETYMOLOGY:
bio(compatible) + material


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