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label

label

3 9.1
A radioactive marker added to a molecule so scientists can follow it
  • noun
  • /ˈleɪbəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : marcador radiactivo
  • Off-label use of these agents has been reported with clinical trials in progress (Kirsner, 1998).

Examples

  • So let's put a radioactive label on the probe, OK, radio label.

  • We consider the economic implications of the FDA's regulations in a setting where off-label sales can be substantial.

    Academic text (2016)
  • It's related to the J label of the chemical reaction.

  • The only purpose of the additional label is to increase the entropy in the label stack, so this is called an "entropy label."

    Blog text (7)
  • The user marks the completion region and labels constraints on the search in (b), producing the output (c) in a few seconds.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Because it was an uncontrolled and open-label study, it was difficult to provide a definitive evaluation of the clinical benefit of rituximab.

    Blog text (30)
  • The scientist used a radioactive label to track the progress of the chemical reaction.

  • In their experiment, they attached a label that contained a radioactive isotope to the compound being studied.

  • For tracing the reaction, a radioactive label is essential to identify the pathways of the chemical processes.

Synonyms

tracer
vslabel
  • Specialized
2 6.7

A small radioactive substance injected to show how blood or organs work

is an isotope added into a compound to trace mechanisms in reactions
radionuclide
vslabel
  • Specialized
2 8.6

An atom that gives off radiation and is used in medicine or science

is a specific radioactive isotope placed in a compound to trace reactions
radiochemical
vslabel
  • Specialized
8.1

A chemical labeled with a radioactive atom used in research or medicine

is an isotope added into a compound to trace reaction steps
radiotracer
vslabel
  • Specialized
6.6

A small radioactive substance doctors or scientists inject to show how parts of the body work

is an isotope added into a compound to follow chemical reaction steps

Compounds

4 5.9

A name people give someone for their actions or group

A company that makes and sells music recordings for singers and bands

1 3.7

Small paper sticker with glue on the back that sticks when wet

Surface Forms

label singular
labels plural

Etymology

Label in science means a radioactive or special mark added to a molecule so you can follow it, and this idea comes from the old use of a label as a small tag used to mark and identify things.