Inherent likeness or relationship.<\/p>\n
A special attraction for a specific element, organ, or structure.<\/p>\n
Chemical affinity; the force that binds atoms in molecules; the tendency of substances to combine by chemical reaction.<\/p>\n
The strength of noncovalent chemical binding between two substances as measured by the dissociation constant of the complex.<\/p>\n
In immunology, a thermodynamic expression of the strength of interaction between a single antigen-binding site and a single antigenic determinant (and thus of the stereochemical compatibility between them), most accurately applied to interactions among simple, uniform antigenic determinants such as haptens. Expressed as the association constant (K litres mole -1), which, owing to the heterogeneity of affinities in a population of antibody molecules of a given specificity, actually represents an average value (mean intrinsic association constant).<\/p>\n
The reciprocal of the dissociation constant.<\/p>\n
In pharmacology, the attraction and consequent interaction between a particular drug and a receptor.<\/p>\n
An attraction between two substances.<\/p>\n
A formal term for the family relationships created by marriage, as with one\u2019s father-in-law or sister-in-law.<\/p>\n
The mutual attraction between a drug and a specific cellular receptor.<\/p>\n
Attraction to, attracting force causing certain atoms to combine with others to form molecules. Certain antibiotics exhibit an affinity for particular microorganism (e.g., penicillin for streptococcus). Oil layers in water because the two substances lack affinity for each other.<\/p>\n
The phenomenon known as affinity signifies the compelling force that drives the union of chemicals, such as the bond formed between an antigen and an antibody. Within the realm of microbiology, affinity denotes the tangible resemblance observed among organisms, exemplified by viruses. In the field of psychology, this term denotes the magnetic allure experienced between two individuals.<\/p>\n
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