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Materials Testing

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Definition: The testing of materials and devices, especially those used for PROSTHESES AND IMPLANTS; SUTURES; TISSUE ADHESIVES; etc., for hardness, strength, durability, safety, efficacy, and biocompatibility.  do not confuse HEMOCOMPATIBILITY TESTING with HISTOCOMPATIBILITY TESTING   
See Also Biocompatible Materials; Hemorheology
Other names Testing, Biocompatible Materials; Hemocompatibility Testing; Biocompatible Materials Testing; Biocompatibility Testing; Testings, Hemocompatibility; Testings, Biocompatibility; Testing, Materials; Testing, Hemocompatibility; Testing, Biocompatibility; Materials Testing, Hemocompatible; Materials Testing, Biocompatible; Hemocompatible Materials Testing; Hemocompatibility Testings; Testing, Hemocompatible Materials

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