biocompatibility

[/ˌbaɪoʊkəmˌpætəˈbɪləti/]
nounfemininepl: biocompatibilities
biocompatibilidade
1. The quality of a material or substance to be compatible with living tissue or biological systems without causing adverse reactions or rejection
The biocompatibility of titanium makes it ideal for dental implants.
A biocompatibilidade do titânio o torna ideal para implantes dentários.
2. The ability of a medical device or implant to coexist with host tissue without triggering immune responses
Surgeons must ensure the biocompatibility of any material used in organ transplants.
Os cirurgiões devem garantir a biocompatibilidade de qualquer material usado em transplantes de órgãos.
3. In pharmaceuticals, the property of a drug to be tolerated by the body without toxic or allergic reactions
The biocompatibility testing of the new drug was successful.
Os testes de biocompatibilidade do novo medicamento foram bem-sucedidos.
This is a specialized scientific and medical term widely used in both Brazilian and American healthcare settings. In Brazil, it gained prominence with the expansion of dental implant procedures and advanced surgical techniques. The term is essential in regulatory compliance and FDA/ANVISA approval processes for medical devices and pharmaceuticals.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
biological compatibilitytissue compatibilityphysiological tolerance
Antonyms / Antônimos
toxicityincompatibilityrejection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
biocompatibilidade
Standard term used in medical, dental, and pharmaceutical contexts
São Paulo
biocompatibilidade
Commonly used in major research and medical institutions
Rio de Janeiro
biocompatibilidade
Used in medical and dental schools and hospitals
Portugal
biocompatibilidade
Same term used in European Portuguese; occasionally 'compatibilidade biológica' in older texts

Related Words

biocompatibleimplantbiomaterialimmunoresponsebiointegrabilitycytocompatibility

Related Idioms & Phrases

biocompatibility testing
biocompatibility assessment
biocompatibility standards
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