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biocompatible
(bio|com¦pat|ible)
Pronunciation:
/ˌbʌɪəʊkəmˈpatəbl/
adjective
(especially of material used in surgical implants) not harmful or toxic to living tissue.
Derivatives
biocompatibility
noun
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