biocompatibility
Material-tissue harmony trait
Biocompatibility is the ability of a material to function in contact with living tissue without causing harmful reactions.
Medical implants, prosthetics, and surgical devices must demonstrate biocompatibility before use in patients: The titanium alloy was chosen for its excellent biocompatibility.
Testing evaluates whether materials trigger immune responses, toxicity, or rejection.
Manufactured replacement body part
- scaffoldTemporary elevated work structure
- titaniumElement twenty-two
- orthopedicRelating to bone treatment
- dentalRelating to teeth
stent · graft · corrosion-resistant · porosity · polymer · hydrogel · pacemaker · cochlear
Denial of acceptance
- immunosuppressionReduced bodily defense activation
- crossmatchBlood compatibility verification
- donorOne who contributes freely
- recipientOne who receives something
Naturally produced macromolecule
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- hydrogelWater-swollen polymer structure
- collagenStructural body protein
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
nitinol · zirconia · polyethylene · alginate · fibrin · elastomer · bioresorbable
Causes no harm
- hypoallergenicUnlikely to cause reactions
- inertInactive, physically or chemically
- non-reactiveChemically inactive or stable
- sterileFree from microorganisms
Temporary elevated work structure
- vascularizationFormation of blood vessels
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
- proliferationRapid increase in quantity
- differentiationRecognizing meaningful differences
bioreactor · decellularization · organoid · bioprinting · integration
prosthesis
Manufactured replacement body part
- scaffoldTemporary elevated work structure
- titaniumElement twenty-two
- orthopedicRelating to bone treatment
dental · stent · graft · corrosion-resistant · porosity · polymer · hydrogel · pacemaker · cochlear · mesh
rejection
Denial of acceptance
- immunosuppressionReduced bodily defense activation
- crossmatchBlood compatibility verification
- donorOne who contributes freely
recipient · antibodies · tolerance · xenotransplantation · engraftment
biopolymer
Naturally produced macromolecule
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- hydrogelWater-swollen polymer structure
- collagenStructural body protein
silicone · nitinol · zirconia · polyethylene · alginate · fibrin · elastomer · bioresorbable
non-toxic
Causes no harm
- hypoallergenicUnlikely to cause reactions
- inertInactive, physically or chemically
- non-reactiveChemically inactive or stable
scaffold
Temporary elevated work structure
- vascularizationFormation of blood vessels
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
- proliferationRapid increase in quantity
differentiation · bioreactor · decellularization · organoid · bioprinting · integration
biocompatibilitytissue rejection
Immune attack on transplant
graft rejection · transplant rejection · implant rejection · incompatibility · inflammatory response
biocompatibilitybiotoxicity
Harm to living organisms
cytotoxicity · toxicity · cell death · pathogenicity · carcinogenicity
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