assay (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components
def frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc.
Outgoing links
Hypernym test, trial, run
Derivationally related form assay → assay
Hyponym enzyme-linked-immunosorbent serologic assay, ELISA; immunohistochemistry; diagnostic test, diagnostic assay; bioassay, bio-assay
Incoming links
Hyponym test, trial, run
Hypernym enzyme-linked-immunosorbent serologic assay, ELISA; immunohistochemistry; diagnostic test, diagnostic assay; bioassay, bio-assay
Derivationally related form assay → assay

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