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bioassay.

The analysis of the biological activity of a substance, with reference to a standard preparation, using a culture of living cells, or a living creature.

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Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The analysis of the biological activity of a substance, with reference to a standard preparation, using a culture of living cells, or a living creature.

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Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gʷeyh₃-der. Ancient Greek βῐ́ος (bĭ́os) Ancient Greek βῐο- (bĭo-)der. English bio- English assay English bioassay From bio- + assay.

verb
  1. To carry out such an analysis.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gʷeyh₃-der. Ancient Greek βῐ́ος (bĭ́os) Ancient Greek βῐο- (bĭo-)der. English bio- English assay English bioassay From bio- + assay.

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