English / word
bioavailability
noun C2MEANING IN ENGLISH
The proportion of a drug or other substance which enters the circulation when introduced into the body and so is able to have an active effect.
In context
01
Turmeric's bioavailability increases when consumed with black pepper.
02
The bioavailability of vitamins varies from food to food.
Synonyms
biological availability,absorption rate,nutrient uptake
Antonyms
malabsorption,poor absorption,unavailability
Collocations
enhance bioavailability,oral bioavailability,high bioavailability