radioiodine en · NOUN
Etymology
From radio- + iodine.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The radioactive isotope of iodine, 13153I, having a half-life of 8 days; used as a medical tracer
Thyroid cells, in contrast to other cells, have the capability to organify iodine, which increases the time radioiodine can deposit energy.
2008, Kevin J. Harrington, Richard G. Vile, Hardev S. Pandha, Viral Therapy of Cancer, page 336:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| radioiodines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
radioiodination · radioiodinate
Synonyms
Translations (1)
fi radiojodi (radioactive isotope of iodine)