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biocompatibility

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The ability of a material to perform with an appropriate host response in a specific situation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gweyh3-der. Ancient Greek βῐ́ος (bĭ́os) Ancient Greek βῐο- (bĭo-)der. English bio- English compatibility English biocompatibility From bio- + compatibility.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: biokompatibiliteetti — ability to perform with host response
  • Finnish: bioyhteensopivuus — ability to perform with host response
  • Greek: βιοσυμβατότητα (viosymvatótita) — ability to perform with host response