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Biodegradable Polymers in Medicine

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Degradable Polymers

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Biomaterials are substances that are used in prostheses or in medical devices designed for treatment, augmentation, or replacement any tissue, organ or function of the body. Both natural and synthetic materials are used as biomaterials.

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