bioassay

• Procedimiento científico que mide la actividad biológica o la potencia de una sustancia observando su efecto en un organismo vivo y comparándolo con un estándar.

A scientific procedure used to measure the biological activity or potency of a substance by observing its effect on a living organism and comparing it to a standard.

1. Biological activity measurementC1formalscientific

   A scientific procedure that measures the biological activity or potency of a substance by testing its effect on a living organism and comparing it to a standard.

   Ensayo biológico

   • The bioassay confirmed the potency of the new drug.
   • Researchers used a bioassay to test the toxicity of the chemical.
   • The bioassay results were compared against a reference standard.

   Sinónimosbio-assay

• Determinar la concentración o la actividad biológica de una sustancia midiendo su efecto sobre un organismo vivo o un sistema biológico.

A verb meaning to determine the concentration or biological activity of a substance by measuring its effect on a living organism or biological system.

1. Measure biological activityC2formalscientific

   To determine the concentration or potency of a substance by observing its effect on a living organism or biological system, comparing it to a standard.

   bioensayo

   • The lab technician bioassayed the new drug compound on cell cultures.
   • Researchers bioassayed the water sample to detect the presence of toxins.
   • To ensure safety, the team bioassayed the extract using laboratory mice.

   Sinónimosassay