biocompatibility
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of biocompatibility
First recorded in 1975–80; bio- + compatibility ( def. )
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The hydrogel, possessing high biocompatibility and optical properties akin to authentic vitreous body, enables patients to preserve their vision post-surgery.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 25, 2024
So another field of research is what Blackburn calls "biocompatibility": making microfibers less harmful to nature.
From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2023
“The 3-D ear implant is then a proof of concept to evaluate biocompatibility, and shape matching and shape retention, in living people,” Dr. Iatridis said.
From New York Times ● Jun. 2, 2022
Some researchers' targets lie still deeper in the body, and for them, flexibility and biocompatibility are even more important.
From Nature ● Nov. 30, 2015
"But first, the team must test that it retains its biocompatibility over longer times."
From Scientific American ● Mar. 8, 2011
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