biocompatibility

American  

[bahy-oh-kuhm-pat-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌbaɪ oʊ kəmˌpæt əˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

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

   Artificial joint adhesives must have biocompatibility with bone and muscle.

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Other Word Forms

• biocompatible adjective

Etymology

Origin of biocompatibility

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

Example Sentences

Given hydrogels' biostability, biocompatibility, tunable properties, and the ease of incorporating electrical conductivity, the scientists are exploring them as potential electrodes that can be easily delivered inside coronary veins.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 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

Beyond ensuring biocompatibility, designers must also ensure that these systems have a reliable power source, says Xue Feng, director of the Center for Flexible Electronics Technology at Tsinghua University in Beijing.

From Nature • Nov. 20, 2018

"But first, the team must test that it retains its biocompatibility over longer times."

From Scientific American • Mar. 8, 2011