Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

biocompatible

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.96 in modern English

Syllables: bio-com-pat-i-ble
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

5

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Compatible with biological tissue.

Example Sentences

"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.""

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gʷeyh₃-der. Ancient Greek βῐ́ος (bĭ́os) Ancient Greek βῐο- (bĭo-)der. English bio- English compatible English biocompatible From bio- + compatible.

Derived Forms

biocompatibility cytobiocompatible

Questions

What does biocompatible mean?: Compatible with biological tissue.
Where does biocompatible come from?: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gʷeyh₃-der. Ancient Greek βῐ́ος (bĭ́os) Ancient Greek βῐο- (bĭo-)der. English bio- English compatible English biocompatible From bio- + compatible.

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