biocompatible
/ˌbaɪoʊkəmˈpætəbəl/
adjective
- Describes a material that is not harmful to living tissue and can be safely used in medical devices or implants.
- The new dental filling is made from a biocompatible resin that bonds well with teeth.
- Scientists are testing biocompatible polymers for use in artificial blood vessels.
- Doctors prefer biocompatible metals for hip replacements because the body does not reject them.
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