Glossary Term
Affinity
PCR TermsEN
Definition
The strength of noncovalent chemical binding between two substances as measured by the dissociation constant of the complex.
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C20604. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-20. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Also Known As
Affinity