radiolabeling
/ˈreɪdioʊˌleɪbəlɪŋ/
noun
- The process of attaching a radioactive substance to a molecule, cell, or material for tracing or detection.
- Radiolabeling is a key technique in medical imaging.
- The lab specializes in radiolabeling proteins for cancer research.
- Students learned about radiolabeling during their biology class.