Meaning of the word biocompatible in English

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biocompatible

US /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.kəmˈpæt̬.ə.bəl/
UK /ˌbaɪəʊkəmˈpætɪbl/
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Adjective

not harmful to living tissue or a living system

Example:
The surgeon used a biocompatible material for the implant.
Titanium is highly biocompatible, making it ideal for bone replacements.