biocompatibility

[bahy-oh-kuhm-pat-uh-bil-i-tee]

noun

1. the capability of coexistence with living tissues or organisms without causing harm.

   Artificial joint adhesives must have biocompatibility with bone and muscle.

Other Word Forms

• biocompatible adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of biocompatibility¹

First recorded in 1975–80; bio- + compatibility ( def. )

Example Sentences

The microfluidic system's biocompatibility makes it suitable for live-cell imaging, allowing scientists to study cellular responses to different stimuli in real time with reduced photo damage.

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This, along with their excellent biocompatibility, has made them adequately suited for implants and prosthetics, from joint replacement to stents.

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The researchers carefully examined the optoelectrical properties of their multi-electrodes and also conducted some experiments on rabbits, as Miyake comments: "Our device was used in animal experiments, confirming its biocompatibility and suggesting a correlation between the location of the electrodes and the intensity of the recorded ERG signals. In other words, our design could enable precise spatial measurements of multiple ERG signals simultaneously."

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To increase biocompatibility, the R6F was enclosed within phospholipid nanoparticles.

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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.

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