Analyte
Analyte
Analyte (/ˈænəlaɪt/), from the Greek word "analutos" meaning "dissolvable", is a substance or chemical constituent that is of interest in an analytical procedure. Analytes are often measured to determine the presence or concentration in a sample taken from a body.
Etymology
The term "Analyte" is derived from the Greek word "analutos", which means "dissolvable". It is used in the field of Chemistry and Biochemistry to refer to a substance or chemical constituent that is being analyzed or identified.
Related Terms
- Sample (material): A portion of a material collected for testing, often for the purpose of determining the presence or concentration of an analyte.
- Analytical chemistry: The study of the separation, identification, and quantification of the chemical components of natural and artificial materials.
- Biochemical analysis: The method in biochemistry that deals with the measurement of different types of chemicals present in the biological systems.
- Biological sample: Any biological matter that is subjected to analysis.
Pronunciation
Analyte is pronounced as /ˈænəlaɪt/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Analyte
- Wikipedia's article - Analyte
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