radioimmunology

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

noun

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

Other Words From

• ra·di·o·im·mu·no·log·i·cal [rey-dee-oh-im-y, uh, -nl-, oj, -i-k, uh, l, -i-myoo-], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of radioimmunology¹

First recorded in 1960–65; radio- + immunology