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Definition of “bioavailability”
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bioavailability (ˌbaɪəʊəˌveɪləˈbɪlɪtɪ
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noun
- the extent to which a drug or other substance is taken up by a specific tissue or organ after administration; the proportion of the dose of a drug that reaches the systemic circulation intact after administration by a route other than intravenous Also called: systemic availability
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ˌbioaˈvailable adjectiveExample Sentences Including 'bioavailability'
Furthermore, the extent of the altered bioavailability depends on genetic factors.British Medical Journal (2002)
Hence cooking, storage and processing do not appear to affect markedly its bioavailability.Thorsons' Complete Guide to Vitamins and Minerals
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