bioimplant
Surgically inserted technology
A bioimplant is a device or material surgically placed inside the body to replace, support, or enhance biological function.
The term covers a wide range—from pacemakers and artificial joints to cochlear implants and hormone-releasing capsules.
Her bioimplant restored hearing in her left ear.
The prefix bio- emphasizes compatibility with living tissue.
Device regulating heartbeat
- cochlearOf the spiral ear cavity
- stentImplanted tube for blockages
- defibrillatorHeart-shocking medical device
- neurostimulatorImplanted nerve-signaling device
intraocular · orthopedic · valve · mesh · catheter · graft · prosthesis · implantable
Temporary elevated work structure
- tissueDisposable soft paper
- stemPlant's central axis
- healingRestoration of health
- growthIncrease in size
differentiation · proliferation · angiogenesis · remodeling · repair · cells · morphogenesis · regeneration
Element twenty-two
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
- ceramicFired clay material
- biocompatibleAccepted by living tissue
composite · alloy · elastomer · nanomaterial · biomaterial · hydrogel · collagen · biodegradable
Increase in quality
- cyberneticHuman-machine hybrid technology
- bionicsNature-inspired technology design
- transhumanismTech-augmented evolution philosophy
- superhumanBeyond typical ability
cognitive · sensory · exoskeleton · neural · interface · chip · upgrades · modular
pacemaker
Device regulating heartbeat
- cochlearOf the spiral ear cavity
- stentImplanted tube for blockages
- defibrillatorHeart-shocking medical device
neurostimulator · intraocular · orthopedic · valve · mesh · catheter · graft · prosthesis · implantable · therapeutic
scaffold
Temporary elevated work structure
growth · differentiation · proliferation · angiogenesis · remodeling · repair · cells · morphogenesis · regeneration · vascularization
titanium
Element twenty-two
biocompatible · composite · alloy · elastomer · nanomaterial · biomaterial · hydrogel · collagen · biodegradable · nonbiodegradable
enhancement
Increase in quality
- cyberneticHuman-machine hybrid technology
- bionicsNature-inspired technology design
- transhumanismTech-augmented evolution philosophy
superhuman · cognitive · sensory · exoskeleton · neural · interface · chip · upgrades · modular · adaptive
bioimplantprosthesis
Manufactured replacement body part
wearable device · exoskeleton · orthotic · brace · hearing aid
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