Bioidentical

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A bioidentical form of something.
Adjective
  1. 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

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"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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