The phrase "inhibitory activity" refers to the ability of something to prevent or slow down a certain process or activity from happening. It describes the action of restraining or inhibiting a particular function or reaction. Full definition
Researchers investigated the impact of whole - bean roasting on the polyphenol content, aroma - related chemistry and pancreatic lipase inhibitory activity of cocoa under a range of roasting conditions. (sciencedaily.com)
Macrophage inflammatory protein - 1 alpha (MIP - 1 alpha) is a chemokine that has pro-inflammatory and stem cell inhibitory activities in vitro. (science.sciencemag.org)
On the other hand, the starting amines were not selective, with inhibitory activity against both X4 and R5 HIV strains. (thno.org)