A material may be regarded as biocompatible if it may be put into living organisms without rejection or detrimental effects. Materials may also be considered to be bioinert if they do not interact with the body at all (like titanium knee implants).
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not having toxic or harmful effects on biological function [Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 2004]
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biocompatible, biocompatibility 1. The compatibility of a donated organ or artificial limb with the living tissue into which it is implanted or with which it is brought into contact. Incompatibility leads to toxic reactions or immunological rejection. 2. Being harmonious with life; that is, not having toxic or injurious effects on biological funct...
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