Biomaterial

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001296",
  "term": "Biomaterial",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A material, synthetic or natural, intended to interact with biological systems for medical purposes. These materials are designed to be biocompatible and can be used in devices to treat, augment, or replace tissue, organ, or function. Examples include polymers used in implants or drug delivery systems.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 377. 'Terminology for biorelated polymers and applications (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 384 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-10-12-04)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/biomaterial/"
}