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iodine-125

iodine-125

7.2
A small radioactive form of iodine used to find and treat thyroid problems
  • noun
  • /ˈaɪəˌdaɪn-ˈwʌnˈtwɛntiˈfaɪv/
  • Specialized
translation icon : yodo-125
  • The doctor prescribed iodine-125 for the thyroid scan.

Examples

  • The doctor recommended using iodine-125 for targeted treatment of the patient's thyroid cancer.

  • Proper handling procedures are essential when working with iodine-125 in the laboratory.

  • Radioactive tracers such as iodine-125 help in diagnosing thyroid disorders.

  • Can iodine-125 help diagnose thyroid issues?

  • The doctor recommended using iodine-125 to monitor the patient's thyroid function during the clinical trial.

  • Researchers often use iodine-125 as a radioactive tracer in various medical imaging techniques.

  • For her study on thyroid disorders, she utilized iodine-125 to track hormone levels in patients.

Synonyms

radioiodine
vsiodine-125
  • Specialized
1 7.2

A radioactive form of iodine used in medicine, research, or found in the environment

is a specific light isotope used as a tracer and to treat thyroid overactivity

Surface Forms

iodine-125 singular
iodine-125s plural

Morphology

iodine-125 = iodine (semi-transparent) = iodine + 125

The element name 'iodine' is clear, but the hyphenated number '125' denotes a mass number (isotope) which may not be obvious to average learners without scientific knowledge.

Etymology

Iodine-125 names a special form of the element iodine, and the number 125 shows its particular 'mass' or weight. The name iodine comes from an old Greek word meaning 'violet' because its gas is purple, so a helpful way to remember iodine-125 is 'violet' iodine, type 125, which doctors and labs use as a marker for the thyroid.