n. the ability of a material or device to be tolerated by living tissue or a living system; this means it must not be toxic, injurious, or physiologically reactive and must not cause a negative immunological response. Biocompatibility is important for materials embedded in the body. —biocompatible adj.
a thermoplastic or thermosetting polymeric material derived from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, or other related compounds. Acrylic resins are used in dentistry for making denture teeth, denture bases, and orthodontic appliances owing to their good biocompatibility. They are also used in orthopaedic surgery, cosmetic surgery, and ophthalmology for the same reason.... acrylic resin
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