bioavailability

noun

bio·​avail·​abil·​i·​ty ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-ə-ˌvā-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce bioavailability (audio)
: the degree and rate at which a substance (such as a drug) is absorbed into a living system or is made available at the site of physiological activity
bioavailable adjective

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Adding a pinch of black pepper can significantly increase the bioavailability of curcumin, the main active component of turmeric.4 3. Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Mar. 2025 Now a breakthrough production method has removed a major roadblock to its bioavailability. Michael Franco, New Atlas, 20 Mar. 2025 Ascorbic acid, which is the form of vitamin C most often found in supplements, has been found to have the same bioavailability as the ascorbic acid naturally found in fruits and vegetables.5 There is reason to believe that Emergen-C may be beneficial for treating and preventing the common cold. Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025 Research shows that after taking a dose of oral phenylephrine, blood levels of the drug remain low, at less than 1% bioavailability. Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bioavailability

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First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bioavailability was in 1961

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“Bioavailability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bioavailability. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

bioavailability

noun
bio·​avail·​abil·​i·​ty -ə-ˌvā-lə-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce bioavailability (audio)
plural bioavailabilities
: 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
bioavailable adjective
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