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biocompatible

biocompatible adjective: compatible with biological tissue.

Adjective

biocompatible (not comparable)

  1. Compatible with biological tissue.
    • The researchers say that there are many hurdles to overcome in using such a device inside the body, but that the work represents "a step toward the development of biocompatible, minimally invasive, autonomous microtools."2009 January 13, Henry Fountain, “A Microscopic Tool Inspired by the Human Hand”, in New York Times

Origin of biocompatible

From bio- + compatible.

Words formed from biocompatible

Questions about biocompatible

What does biocompatible mean?
Biocompatible means compatible with biological tissue.
What part of speech is biocompatible?
Biocompatible is an adjective.

Words near biocompatible in the dictionary

  1. biocompass
  2. biocompasses
  3. biocompatibilities
  4. biocompatibility
  5. biocompatibilization
  6. biocompatible
  7. biocompendium
  8. biocompendiums
  9. biocompiler
  10. biocompilers
  11. biocomplex

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