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coefficient of alienation

(symbol: k) a numerical index that reflects the amount of unexplained variance between two variables. It is a measure of the lack of relationship between the two variables. Also called alienation coefficient.

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prodrug

prodrug

n. a drug that is either biologically inert or of limited activity until metabolized to a more active derivative.