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

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

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 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