Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The property of being biologically compatible by not producing a toxic, injurious, or immunologic response in living tissue.
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- noun The ability of a material to perform with an appropriate
host response in a specific situation.
Etymologies
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Examples
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The primary objectives of this position are to design experiments to accurately measure the release of nanoparticles from these materials in-vitro and in-vivo in order to inform our understanding of the long-term biocompatibility and associated nanofiller biodistribution.
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The researchers will look for metals with strong biocompatibility and efficiency, among other attributes.
James M. Gentile: Advancing Technology Through Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration James M. Gentile 2011
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Ironically, plastics have become increasingly useful for plastic surgeons because of their extreme moldability and biocompatibility.
Michael Yaremchuk, M.D.: The Plastic in Plastic Surgery: New Methods of Facial Reconstruction M.D. Michael Yaremchuk 2011
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As a result of their versatility, moldability and biocompatibility, 'plastics' are an increasingly important tool for today's plastic surgeon.
Michael Yaremchuk, M.D.: The Plastic in Plastic Surgery: New Methods of Facial Reconstruction M.D. Michael Yaremchuk 2011
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Ironically, plastics have become increasingly useful for plastic surgeons because of their extreme moldability and biocompatibility.
Michael Yaremchuk, M.D.: The Plastic in Plastic Surgery: New Methods of Facial Reconstruction M.D. Michael Yaremchuk 2011
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As a result of their versatility, moldability and biocompatibility, 'plastics' are an increasingly important tool for today's plastic surgeon.
Michael Yaremchuk, M.D.: The Plastic in Plastic Surgery: New Methods of Facial Reconstruction M.D. Michael Yaremchuk 2011
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Better biocompatibility with pyrolitics, but that's your business, right?
Wonder Woman and the Lasso of Truth Boudreau Freret 2010
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The results from this University of Texas study seem to confirm the increasingly popular belief among nanomedical researchers that nanotopography coatings and surface structuring will improve the biocompatibility and safety of medical implant devices.
Nanotechnology is Key to Next-generation Tissue | Impact Lab 2007
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Research on the interaction and biocompatibility of artificial materials and living tissue.
USATODAY.com - 2004 All-USA College Academic Third Team 2004
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It covers the use of a BioTron meridian tester, and teaches students to identify and measure the meridian points, and verify biocompatibility and the utilization of supplements.
You’re Certifiable Joel Naftali Lee 1999
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