biocompatible
adjEtymology From bio- + compatible.
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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:
- Derived terms
- biocompatibility, cytobiocompatible