Biocompatible
Biocompatible
Biocompatible (pronunciation: /ˌbaɪoʊkəmˈpætɪbəl/) is a term used in the field of biomaterials and medical devices to describe the property of a material being compatible with living tissue, meaning it does not produce a toxic, injurious, or immunological response when exposed to the body or bodily fluids.
Etymology
The term "biocompatible" is derived from the Greek word "bios" meaning "life" and the Latin word "compatibilis" meaning "suitable". It was first used in the mid-20th century to describe materials that could interact with biological systems without causing harm.
Related Terms
- Biocompatibility: The ability of a material to perform with an appropriate host response in a specific application.
- Biomaterial: Any substance that has been engineered to interact with biological systems for a medical purpose.
- Medical device: Any device intended to be used for medical purposes.
- Toxicity: The degree to which a substance can damage an organism.
- Immunological response: The reaction of the immune system to foreign substances.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biocompatible
- Wikipedia's article - Biocompatible
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