Medical Term:
label
Pronunciation: lā′bĕl
Definition:
- To incorporate into a compound a substance that is readily detected, such as a radionuclide, whereby its metabolism can be followed or its physical distribution detected.
- The substance so incorporated.
- Any display of written, printed, or graphic materials accompanying a pharmaceutical or a medical device at any time while such is in interstate commerce or offered for sale; often used as a synonym for package insert (q.v.).
See Also: package insert
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
