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Fields of Study > materials science > materials > biomedical materials > biocompatible materials > bone substitutes
Preferred Term:

bone substitutes

Definition:
Synthetic or natural materials for the replacement of bones or bone tissue. They include hard tissue replacement polymers, natural coral, hydroxyapatite, beta-tricalcium phosphate, and various other biomaterials. The bone substitutes as inert materials can be incorporated into surrounding tissue or gradually replaced by original tissue.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
biocompatible materials
Entry Terms:
  • bone replacement materials
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/215241
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