Biomedical Engineering Vocabulary

noun the process of supplying an organ or tissue with nutrients and oxygen by means of blood vessels

• The patient's perfusion status was carefully monitored during the surgery.
• The doctors kept an eye on the perfusion of the patient throughout the operation.
• They made sure the blood flow was good during the procedure.
• The perfusion of ideas in the brainstorming session was impressive.

noun a medical device that replaces or enhances the function of a damaged nervous system

• The neuroprosthesis was implanted in the patient's brain to help restore motor function.
• The doctors put in a neuroprosthesis to help the patient move again.
• They stuck a neuroprosthesis in the guy's head to make him move better.
• The neuroprosthesis acted like a bridge between the damaged nerves and the desired movement.

noun a type of cellulose that has been chemically modified by acetylation, commonly used in the production of films and fibers

• Acetyl cellulose is a type of cellulose derivative that is commonly used in the production of films and fibers.
• I heard they're using acetyl cellulose to make those new biodegradable plastic bags.
• Yo, check out this cool new fabric made from acetyl cellulose!
• Her creativity flowed like acetyl cellulose, forming beautiful threads of ideas.