HealthAugust 20, 2026

bioenhancer

BY-oh-en-HAN-ser

Definition

A substance that improves the absorption, bioavailability, or therapeutic effectiveness of other drugs or medicinal preparations.

Etymology

Formed from the prefix 'bio-' (relating to life or biology) and the verb 'enhance' (to increase or improve quality/value), which stems from the Old French 'enhaucer' meaning 'to raise'.

In the news

The article discusses research into cow urine distillate as a bioenhancer that may help increase the efficacy of certain antibiotics and anticancer drugs.

Gaumutra in perspective: Traditional knowledge and modern science stand together

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