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HEMOCOMPATIBILITY [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-07-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biological Sciences
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
DEF

The ability of a [biomaterial in contact with circulating blood] to perform with an appropriate response related to [its] specific application.

CONT

The demand for hemocompatibility is one of the fundamental requirements for a safe and sufficient application of artificial surfaces in contact with blood. Thrombus formation and infarctions of the capillary vascular system after blood-biomaterial interaction, as well as the activation of the complement system and the phenomenon of biodegradation, remain problematic areas.

Key term(s)
  • haemocompatibility

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences biologiques
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
DEF

Biocompatibilité des matériaux destinés à être au contact du sang [...]

CONT

[...] la notion d'hémocompatibilité [implique la satisfaction des exigences particulières suivantes] : permettre la conservation des équilibres osmotiques acidobasiques du sang; ne pas altérer par consommation ou dénaturation les protéines plasmatiques; ne pas altérer ou fragiliser les éléments figurés du sang ni les cellules du tissu vasculaire; ne pas activer les systèmes de l'hémostase et du complément.

Spanish

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