LIGAND


Meaning of LIGAND in English

/luy"geuhnd, lig"euhnd/ , n.

1. Biochem. a molecule, as an antibody, hormone, or drug, that binds to a receptor.

2. Chem. a molecule, ion, or atom that is bonded to the central metal atom of a coordination compound. Cf. complexing agent .

[ 1945-50; ligandus, ger. of ligare to bind, tie ]

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