title: Biomaterials: an overview.
authors.affiliation: Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Valiathan
authors.forename: V K
authors.initials: VK
authors.lastname: Krishnan
mesh_terms: D020341:Absorbable Implants; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001709:Biotechnology / Q000639:trends; D002516:Ceramics; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D007194:India; D011108:Polymers; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D011108:Polymers