Definitions

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  • noun A prosthesis made from biological, rather than synthetic, material

Etymologies

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bio- +‎ prosthesis

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Examples

  • Jilaihawi H, Chin D, Vasa-Nicotera M, Jeilan M, et al. Predictors for permanent pacemaker requirement after transcatheter aortic valve implantation with the CoreValve bioprosthesis.

    theHeart.org 2009

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