radioimmunology

[ rey-dee-oh-im-yuh-nol-uh-jee ]

/ ˌreɪ di oʊˌɪm yəˈnɒl ə dʒi /

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noun

the study of biological substances or processes with the aid of antigens or antibodies labeled with a radioactive isotope.

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Origin of radioimmunology

First recorded in 1960–65; radio- + immunology

OTHER WORDS FROM radioimmunology

ra·di·o·im·mu·no·log·i·cal

[rey-dee-oh-im-yuh-nl-oj-i-kuhl, -i-myoo-], /ˌreɪ di oʊˌɪm yə nlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl, -ɪˌmyu-/, adjective

Words nearby radioimmunology

radiogram, radiograph, radiography, radio horizon, radioimmunoassay, radioimmunology, radio interferometer, radioiodine, radioiron, radioisotope, radio knife