biocompatibility.

The suitability of a material or system for its intended biological use without unacceptable harmful responses.

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Words that belong together

• implant biocompatibility
• a biocompatibility assessment

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The implant’s biocompatibility depended on its surface as well as its bulk material.

The assessment found biocompatibility for one use, not approval for every application.

Usage notes

Primary category: sci-fi. Forms: Usually uncountable. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings.