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bioactivity

[ bahy-oh-ak-tiv-i-tee ]
/ ˌbaɪ oʊ ækˈtɪv ɪ ti /

noun

any effect on, interaction with, or response from living tissue.

Nearby words

  1. bio-warfare,
  2. bioaccumulate,
  3. bioaccumulation,
  4. bioacoustics,
  5. bioactive,
  6. bioaeration,
  7. bioaeronautics,
  8. bioarchaeology,
  9. bioassay,
  10. bioastronautics

Origin of bioactivity

First recorded in 1970–75; bio- + activity
Related formsbi·o·ac·tive, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for bioactive

bioactive

/ (ˌbaɪəʊˈæktɪv) /

adjective

(of a substance) having or producing an effect on living tissue
Derived Formsbioactivity, noun
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Medicine definitions for bioactive

bioactivity

[ bī′ō-ăk-tĭv′ĭ-tē ]

n.

The effect of a given agent, such as a vaccine, upon a living organism or on living tissue.
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Science definitions for bioactive

bioactive

[ bī′ō-ăk′tĭv ]

Relating to a substance that has an effect on living tissue.
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