Haemocompatibility

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

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.

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