biocompatibility

bio·com·pat·i·bil·i·ty | \ ˌbī-ō-kəm-ˌpa-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē

Definition of biocompatibility

: compatibility with living tissue or a living system by not being toxic, injurious, or physiologically reactive and not causing immunological rejection

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Recent Examples on the Web In the language of the profession, these are solutions to issues of biocompatibility and longevity. — Adam Rogers, Wired, "Neuralink Is Impressive Tech, Wrapped in Musk Hype," 4 Sep. 2020 More intensive biocompatibility studies of the material over time will be needed. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, "MIT’s Koch Institute wins STAT Madness with technology to see tiny ovarian tumors," 6 Apr. 2020 The company is tinkering with the gel’s formulation, assessing its efficacy and biocompatibility, designing an injection device, and refining the injection and reversal procedures. — Emily Anthes, Bloomberg.com, "Why We Can’t Have the Male Pill," 3 Aug. 2017 PurSil – aka silicone-polyetherurethane, part of a new class of copolymers – combines the biocompatibility of silicone with the processability and strength of thermal plastic. — David Pescovitz, WIRED, "Stuff Love," 1 Jan. 2001

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“Biocompatibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biocompatibility. Accessed 25 Jan. 2021.

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