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bioavailability

(-ə vā′lə bilə tē)

noun

the rate at which a drug, trace element, etc. enters the bloodstream and is circulated to specific organs or tissues

See bioavailability in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The degree to which or rate at which a drug or other substance is absorbed or becomes available at the site of physiological activity after administration.

Related Forms:

  • biˌo·a·vailˈa·ble (-lə-bəl) adjective

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