Bioavailable
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Able to be absorbed by a living organism.
"I ask him why any brand would sell a B12 supplement that isnĘžt bioavailable."
Example
More examples"Carotenoids present in egg yolk have been demonstrated to be highly bioavailable, which makes eggs an interesting carrier of these biologically active pigments."
Etymology
From bio- + available.
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