adjective
- not harmful to living tissue; able to exist in contact with living cells or tissues without causing damage
Usage: medical; scientific
Examples
- The surgeon used biocompatible materials for the implant.
- Titanium is highly biocompatible and commonly used in medical devices.
- Scientists are developing biocompatible plastics for surgical applications.
- The new heart valve is made from biocompatible synthetic materials.
- Biocompatible coatings help prevent rejection of medical implants.
- Researchers tested the biocompatible properties of the new polymer.