Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

bioactivity

American  
[bahy-oh-ak-tiv-i-tee] / ˌbaɪ oʊ ækˈtɪv ɪ ti /

noun

  1. any effect on, interaction with, or response from living tissue.


Other Word Forms

  • bioactive adjective

Etymology

Origin of bioactivity

First recorded in 1970–75; bio- + activity

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Formulations with faster molecular motion performed better than slower versions, suggesting that increased movement enhances bioactivity and cellular signaling.

From Science Daily

"We found that it is possible to achieve both high magnetization of the nanocomposite and a strong bioactivity in the same material, which has been a long-standing challenge in this field."

From Science Daily

By combining strong magnetic performance with bone-friendly bioactivity, these nanocomposites point toward future therapies that could treat bone tumors and restore damaged tissue through a single, minimally invasive procedure.

From Science Daily

This customization may involve adjusting composition, structure, or properties to match specific patient requirements, like size, shape, or bioactivity enhancement.

From Science Daily

Zhen takes ejiao himself occasionally for “better color” and “more energy,” although he says scientists “still don’t know the bioactivity of the product.”

From Science Magazine