Bioassay
- Pronunciation
- /bio-AS-say/
- Category
- Method
- Singular
- Bioassay
- Plural
- Bioassays
Definition
A method of biological testing involving the use of living organisms to evaluate the biological activity or effects of a substance.
Etymology
From Greek 'bios', meaning 'life', and Latin 'assayare', meaning 'to test'.
Example
A bioassay is used to determine the effectiveness of an insecticide against a specific pest species.