verb
- past tense of bioassay; subjected to a bioassay, a test that measures the biological activity or potency of a substance by observing its effect on living organisms or cells
Usage: technical; scientific
Examples
- The researchers bioassayed the new drug compound to determine its effectiveness.
- The serum was bioassayed using cultured cells to measure its antibacterial properties.
- Several plant extracts were bioassayed for their potential medicinal activity.
- The hormone levels in the blood sample were bioassayed using a standard protocol.
- After the chemical was bioassayed, the results showed significant biological activity.