Bio-assay (Noun)
Meaning
Appraisal of the biological activity of a substance by testing its effect on an organism and comparing the result with some agreed standard.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The research team conducted a bio-assay to evaluate the toxicity of the new pesticide on a sample population of rats.
- A bio-assay was performed on the plant extract to determine its efficacy as a potential anticancer agent.
- The company developed a novel bio-assay technique to assess the environmental impact of their industrial waste.
- In the laboratory, scientists designed a bio-assay to investigate the antibacterial properties of a newly discovered compound.
- The regulatory agency required the pharmaceutical company to conduct a bio-assay on the new vaccine candidate to ensure its safety and efficacy in humans.