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Classification of biomaterials in applications

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The diagram you've provided is a visual representation of the classification of biomaterials based on their application in various medical treatments and bodily functions. Biomaterials are nonviable materials used in medical devices, intended to interact with biological systems.

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The diagram you've provided is a visual representation of the classification of biomaterials based on their application in various medical treatments and bodily functions. Biomaterials are nonviable materials used in medical devices, intended to interact with biological systems. Here’s a breakdown of the diagram: 1. Eye: The biomaterial depicted is an intraocular lens, which is an implant used in eye surgeries to replace the eye's natural lens when it has become clouded, as in cataracts. 2. Ear: Cochlear implants are shown, which are electronic medical devices that compensate for damaged or non-working parts of the inner ear and provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing. 3. Kidney: A kidney dialysis machine is presented, which is used to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys stop working properly. 4. Bladder: Catheters, which are tubes inserted into the body to treat diseases or perform a surgical procedure, are shown. 5. Nervous System: Nerve stimulators are used, which are devices that deliver electrical impulses to nerves for therapeutic purposes, often used to alleviate chronic pain. 6. Circulatory, Skeletal & Muscular: Artificial blood vessels are used to replace or bypass damaged blood vessels. Bone plates are used in orthopedic surgery to repair broken bones. 7. Respiratory System: Tracheal stents are tube-shaped devices that are inserted into the trachea to keep it open for breathing. 8. Urinary System: Again, catheters are depicted, which are often used to allow urine to drain from the bladder for collection. 9. Clinical Diagnosis: Biosensors, which are analytical devices used to detect a chemical substance, are shown. They combine a biological component with a physicochemical detector. 10. Cardiac: A cardiac pacemaker, a small device placed in the chest to help control abnormal heart rhythms, is shown. 11.Improve Body Function: This seems to be a general category indicating the use of biomaterials to enhance or restore the function of a body part, such as through implants. 12.Assist in Treatment: This category includes devices like catheters that aid in treatment by delivering or extracting fluids or drugs, or by providing access to parts of the body. The diagram seems to be an educational tool to show how different biomaterials are used in medicine to replace, enhance, or treat various parts of the body through a variety of devices. Each device is classified by the body system it is associated with and is designed to either replace a failing biological function or to assist in the treatment of a disease.
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