bioavailability
noun
bio·avail·abil·i·ty
ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-ə-ˌvā-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
: the degree and rate at which a substance (such as a drug) is absorbed into a living system or is made available at the site of physiological activity
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Curcumin is known for having low bioavailability, meaning the body cannot easily absorb it.
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 21 May 2025
The amino acids in eggs have a bioavailability that offers more protein bang for your buck (so to speak).
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However, this is complicated by turmeric's bioavailability (how well your body absorbs a substance) and other factors.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 21 May 2025
This all comes down to a bit of science related to bioavailability: the way our body is able to process, absorb, and put nutrients to good use.
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 21 May 2025
The amino acids in eggs have a bioavailability that offers more protein bang for your buck (so to speak).
—New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2025
However, this is complicated by turmeric's bioavailability (how well your body absorbs a substance) and other factors.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 21 May 2025
This all comes down to a bit of science related to bioavailability: the way our body is able to process, absorb, and put nutrients to good use.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for bioavailability
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“Bioavailability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bioavailability. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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bioavailability
noun
bio·avail·abil·i·ty
-ə-ˌvā-lə-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural bioavailabilities
: the degree and rate at which a substance (as a drug) is absorbed into a living system or is made available at the site of physiological activity
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