What is another word for bioassay?
Pronunciation: [bˌa͡ɪə͡ʊɐsˈe͡ɪ] (IPA) 
A bioassay, which is essentially a test using living organisms or their components to determine the presence or potency of a substance, can also be referred to as a biotest, biological assay, or bioactivity test. Another term for this type of test is a biological response modifier assay. Other synonyms for bioassay include bioanalysis, biometric assay, and biological bioassay. These terms all describe the same basic concept of using living organisms or parts of them to test for the presence or potency of a substance, and are useful for researchers in a wide range of fields such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and environmental science.
