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ligand

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈlɪɡənd/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(lī′gənd, lig′ənd)

li•gand (lī′gənd, lig′ənd),USA pronunciation n.

Biochemistrya molecule, as an antibody, hormone, or drug, that binds to a receptor.
Chemistrya molecule, ion, or atom that is bonded to the central metal atom of a coordination compound. Cf. complexing agent.

Latin ligandus, gerund, gerundive of ligāre to bind, tie
1945–50

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ligand /ˈlɪɡənd; ˈlaɪ-/ n

an atom, molecule, radical, or ion forming a complex with a central atom

Etymology: 20th Century: from Latin ligandum, gerund of ligāre to bind

'ligand' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

chelate - chelating agent - coated vesicle - complex

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