Biocompatible materials
Biocompatible Materials
Biocompatible materials (pronunciation: bio-com-pat-ible ma-te-ri-als) are substances that are compatible with living tissue and do not produce an adverse reaction when introduced into the body. These materials are often used in medical devices and procedures.
Etymology
The term "biocompatible" is derived from the Greek word "bios" meaning "life" and the Latin word "compatibilis" meaning "suitable".
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: An instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, contrivance, implant, in vitro reagent, or other similar or related article that is used to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease or other conditions.
- Tissue Engineering: The use of a combination of cells, engineering, and materials methods, and suitable biochemical and physicochemical factors to improve or replace biological tissues.
Usage in Medical Field
Biocompatible materials are widely used in the medical field. They are used in the construction of medical devices such as pacemakers, artificial heart valves, dental implants, and prosthetics. These materials are designed to interact with the body without causing a rejection response, which is often seen with foreign materials.
Biocompatible materials can be made from a variety of substances, including metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. The choice of material depends on the intended use of the device. For example, a pacemaker may be made from a biocompatible metal such as titanium, while a prosthetic limb may be made from a combination of biocompatible materials to mimic the properties of natural tissue.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biocompatible materials
- Wikipedia's article - Biocompatible materials
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