The term affinity, as it applies to pharmacology, is MOST accurately defined as the:
A) ability of a medication to bind to a receptor.
B) process of a medication binding to a receptor.
C) blocking of a receptor site by a particular medication.
D) strength of the bond between a medication and its receptor.
Answer: A) ability of a medication to bind to a receptor.
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