bioresorbable
Tissue gradually absorbs
Bioresorbable describes materials designed to be gradually absorbed and broken down by living tissue.
Medical devices like certain stents, sutures, and implants are bioresorbable—they perform their function, then dissolve harmlessly into the body over time, eliminating the need for surgical removal: The bioresorbable screws will disappear within two years.
Device placed inside tissue
- sutureMedical wound closure
- scaffoldTemporary elevated work structure
- stentImplanted tube for blockages
- meshInterlocking open weave
polymer · dissolvable · orthopedics · cardiology · vascular · plates · screws · anchors
Depositing living cells mechanically
- nanotechnologyAtomic-scale manipulation science
- biomimeticsNature-inspired design field
Harmlessness to living systems
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- remodelingAltering existing structures
- angiogenesisFormation of new vessels
- granulationMaking into small grains
Multi-monomer molecular chain
- monofilamentOne unbroken fiber
- hydrolysisWater-induced bond cleavage
- collagenStructural body protein
- biopolymerNaturally produced macromolecule
implant
Device placed inside tissue
- sutureMedical wound closure
- scaffoldTemporary elevated work structure
- stentImplanted tube for blockages
mesh · polymer · dissolvable · orthopedics · cardiology · vascular · plates · screws · anchors · pins
bioprinting
Depositing living cells mechanically
- nanotechnologyAtomic-scale manipulation science
- biomimeticsNature-inspired design field
biocompatibility
Harmlessness to living systems
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- remodelingAltering existing structures
- angiogenesisFormation of new vessels
copolymer
Multi-monomer molecular chain
- monofilamentOne unbroken fiber
- hydrolysisWater-induced bond cleavage
- collagenStructural body protein
bioresorbablepermanent
Fixed without end
lasting · durable · persistent · enduring · stable
bioresorbablenon-biodegradable
Resists natural decomposition
inert · corrosion-resistant · metallic · titanium · stainless steel
bio, biotic, abiotic, biology, biological, biologist, biomedical, biomass, biome