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radioligand

noun

ra·​dio·​li·​gand -ˈlig-ənd, -ˈlīg- How to pronounce radioligand (audio)
: a substance (as an antigen) that has been radiolabeled especially for analysis by radioimmunoassay

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“Radioligand.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/radioligand. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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