Bioidentical
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A bioidentical form of something.
Adjective
- 1 Identical to that which is naturally produced by the body. not-comparable, usually
"Many women seeking natural remedies have turned to compounding pharmacies, druggists who promise so-called bioidentical hormones that are chemically synthesized but have the same molecular structure as hormones produced by a woman’s body."
Example
More examples"Many women seeking natural remedies have turned to compounding pharmacies, druggists who promise so-called bioidentical hormones that are chemically synthesized but have the same molecular structure as hormones produced by a woman’s body."
Etymology
From bio- + identical.
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