bioactivity

/baɪəʊˈæk.tɪv.i.ti/

Definitions

1. noun

The property or quality of being active with or relating to living organisms or their products; a measurable response of living tissue to a chemical substance.

“The discovery of new compounds with high bioactivity has led to significant breakthroughs in medicine.”

2. noun

The capacity of a substance to interact with or affect a living organism, often in a specific or measurable way.

“Researchers studied the bioactivity of the new compound to determine its potential therapeutic applications.”

Synonyms

  • biological activity
  • biological potency

Antonyms

  • biological inactivity
  • biological inertness