biocompatible

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adjective

Compatible with biological tissue.

OriginEnglish compatible ← Ancient Greek βῐο- (bĭo-) ← Proto-Indo-European *gʷeyh₃- →
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Meanings

adjectivebiocompatible (not comparable)
  1. not comparableCompatible 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

Origin

  1. Proto-Indo-European*gʷeyh₃-
  2. Ancient Greekβῐ́ος (bĭ́os)
  3. Ancient Greekβῐο- (bĭo-)
  4. Englishbio-
  5. Englishcompatible
  6. Englishbiocompatible

From bio- + compatible.

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Translations

Finnish bioyhteensopiva
  • bioyhteensopivacompatible with biological tissue
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APA

biocompatible. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/biocompatible

MLA

“biocompatible.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/biocompatible. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “biocompatible,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/biocompatible.

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