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.
Origin of biocompatibility
1First recorded in 1975–80; bio- + compatibility
Other words from biocompatibility
- bi·o·com·pat·i·ble, adjective
Words Nearby biocompatibility
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How to use biocompatibility in a sentence
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