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li•gand



Pronunciation: (lī'gund, lig'und), [key]
—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.

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