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biocompatibility
[ bahy-oh-kuhm-pat-uh-bil-i-tee ]
noun
- the capability of coexistence with living tissues or organisms without causing harm:
Artificial joint adhesives must have biocompatibility with bone and muscle.
Other 51Թ Forms
- o·dz·貹i· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of biocompatibility1
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.
This, along with their excellent biocompatibility, has made them adequately suited for implants and prosthetics, from joint replacement to stents.
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."
To increase biocompatibility, the R6F was enclosed within phospholipid nanoparticles.
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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