Radioiodine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Radioiodine is a noun meaning (physics, medicine) The radioactive isotope of iodine, 13153I, having a half-life of 8 days; used as a medical tracer.
Meaning
(physics, medicine) The radioactive isotope of iodine, 13153I, having a half-life of 8 days; used as a medical tracer.
Example Sentences
Thyroid cells, in contrast to other cells, have the capability to organify iodine, which increases the time radioiodine can deposit energy.
Word Forms
- radioiodines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thyroidal, radioiodide, radiopotassium, iopydone, iodetryl, iodothiouracil.
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