cytocompatibility
[ˌsaɪ.toʊ.kəm.pæt.ə.ˈbɪl.ə.ti]
nounfemininepl: cytocompatibilities / cytocompatibilidades
citocompatibilidade
1. The quality or state of being compatible with living cells; the ability of a material, substance, or implant to coexist with cells without causing adverse reactions or toxicity
The cytocompatibility of the new biomaterial was tested using human fibroblasts in vitro.
A citocompatibilidade do novo biomaterial foi testada usando fibroblastos humanos in vitro.
2. In medical and pharmaceutical contexts, the capacity of a substance to maintain cell viability, function, and proliferation without triggering inflammatory or immune responses
Researchers evaluated the cytocompatibility of the scaffold for tissue engineering applications.
Os pesquisadores avaliaram a citocompatibilidade do arcabouço para aplicações de engenharia de tecidos.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in biomedical, pharmaceutical, and materials science research in both Brazil and the United States. It reflects the global importance of developing safer medical devices, implants, and drug delivery systems. The term is standardized across Portuguese-speaking scientific communities and is essential in regulatory submissions for medical devices and biomaterials.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to assess cytocompatibility
cytocompatibility testing
cytocompatibility profile
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