radioizotop

radioizotop

An unstable form of a chemical element that releases radiation as it breaks down and becomes more stable. Radioisotopes may occur in nature or be made in a laboratory. In medicine, they are used in imaging tests and in treatment. Also called radionuclide.

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Category: Cancer treatment
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radioizotop (radioaktivni izotop)

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

Isotopes of an element that have an unstable nucleus. Radioactive isotopes are commonly used in science, industry, and medicine. The nucleus eventually reaches a stable number of ...

hiperkalcemija

Health care; Cancer treatment

Higher than normal levels of calcium in the blood. Some types of cancer increase the risk of hypercalcemia.

drenaža limfnog čvora

Health care; Cancer treatment

The flow of lymph from an area of tissue into a particular lymph node.

mineral

Health care; Cancer treatment

In medicine, a mineral is a nutrient that is needed in small amounts to keep the body healthy. Mineral nutrients include the elements calcium, magnesium, and iron.