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Biofunctionalisation
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<p>In the field of <a href="/facts/Bioengineering/N8WPz0P7">bioengineering</a>, biofunctionalisation (or biofunctionalization) is the modification of a material to have <a href="/facts/Function_(biology)/a5hLtnS7">biological function</a> and/or <a href="/facts/Biological_target/7bakbMFR">stimulus</a>, whether permanent or temporary, while at the same time being <a href="/facts/Biocompatible_material/uBdFNr8I">biologically compatible</a>. </p><p>Various types of <a href="/facts/Implant_(medicine)/3PKvy4I2">medical implants</a> are designed to biofunctionalize so that they are accepted by the host organism to replace or repair a defective biological function. </p>