BusinessAugust 23, 2026

biostability

BY-oh-STAY-buh-li-tee

Definition

The ability of a material to resist chemical and physical degradation when placed within a living biological environment.

Etymology

Formed by combining the Greek 'bios' (life) with 'stability,' originating from the Latin 'stabilis' meaning 'stable or steady.' It entered modern scientific and medical terminology to describe the durability of implants in living tissue.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the strict performance requirements for silicone materials used in implantable devices, which must remain structurally and chemically intact inside the body over time.

Latin America and the Caribbean Wearable Health Silicone Elastomers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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