In chemistry and biology, a compound that binds specific substances, such as proteins or nucleic acids. Many affinity reagents are antibodies. They are used to analyze tissue samples to help diagnose diseases.
( uh-FIH-nih-tee ree-AY-jent )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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