immunoassay

English

noun
Definitions
  • A test for the presence of a substance using the reaction of an antibody to its antigen, making use of the high selectivity of components of biological immune systems.

Etymology

Prefix from English assay (make an effort attempt, analyze chemical substances).

Origin

English

assay

Gloss

make an effort attempt, analyze chemical substances

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