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A classification of the mechanisms producing pathological tissue changes.

John O Grippo¹, Daniel S Oh

¹Biomedical Engineering, Western New England University, Springfield, 01119, USA. meadownet@aol.com

Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology

|May 25, 2013

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This study classifies pathological mechanisms and defines biocorrosion, referring to chemical, biochemical, and electrochemical changes in tissues. It clarifies biocorrosion for biomedical engineering, medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine.

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Pathology
Materials Science

Background:

Precise definitions are crucial in emerging biomedical fields.
Existing terminology for tissue degradation lacks specificity.
Biocorrosion requires a clear, encompassing definition.

Purpose of the Study:

To classify mechanisms causing pathological changes in tissues and fluids.
To define and clarify the term biocorrosion for interdisciplinary use.
To differentiate biocorrosion from traditional corrosion concepts.

Main Methods:

Literature review and conceptual analysis.
Classification of pathological mechanisms (stress, friction, biocorrosion).
Definition and scope of biocorrosion established.

Main Results:

A classification of pathological mechanisms affecting tissues is presented.
Biocorrosion is defined as chemical, biochemical, and electrochemical changes in living tissues and fluids.
Various agents inducing biocorrosion are identified.

Conclusions:

A precise, encompassing definition of biocorrosion is essential for biomedical engineering and related sciences.
Distinguishing biocorrosion from general corrosion is necessary.
This work provides a foundation for standardized terminology.