Haemocompatibility

Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are one of the most important constituents of blood

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In biomedical engineering, haemocompatibility is the compatibility of a material with blood. It is an important consideration when designing devices that contact blood. Events that determine haemocompatibility often occur at the molecular level. Haemocompatibility can influence inflammatory processes.

See also

• Hemodynamics