52. biobetter A biologic therapy that has an improved profile in terms of safety or efficacy, or both, compared to a biologic with a similar mode of action.
53. biocompatibility Ability of
a material
to interact with a
biological
system
appropriately without causing toxicity, a physiological reaction or immunological rejection.
54. biodistribution Dispersion of a biological or medicinal compound within a biological system or organism.
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55. bioequivalence In the context of pharmacokinetics, this term is used in the assessment of bioavailability, including the rates of absorption and elimination after equimolar drug administration in different pharmaceutical formulations or preparations.