word
bioavailability
by-oh-uh-VAY-luh-BIL-ih-tee
ˌbaɪoʊəˌveɪləˈbɪlɪtiListen
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Syllable breakdown
bioavailability
Dictionary meaning
The fraction of an administered drug that reaches systemic circulation unchanged.
History and origin
Latin bio- (life) + available.
Examples
- Oral bioavailability of the tablet was measured at 65%.
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