bioavailability
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bio·avail·abil·i·ty

noun \-ə-ˌvā-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē\

Definition of BIOAVAILABILITY

: the degree and rate at which a substance (as a drug) is absorbed into a living system or is made available at the site of physiological activity
bio·avail·able \-ˈvā-lə-bəl\ adjective

First Known Use of BIOAVAILABILITY

1971

bio·avail·abil·i·ty

noun \-ə-ˌvā-lə-ˈbil-ət-ē\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; bio·avail·abil·i·ties

Medical Definition of BIOAVAILABILITY

: the degree and rate at which a substance (as a drug) is absorbed into a living system or is made available at the site of physiological activity
bio·avail·able \-ˈvā-lə-bəl\ (audio pronunciation) adjective

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