radioiodine
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7.2
- noun
- /ˌreɪdioʊˈaɪəˌdaɪn/
- Specialized
- After the nuclear accident, experts advised people to avoid exposure to radioiodine in the environment.
Examples
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Natural dietary doses are about two orders of magnitude below the radioiodine-blocking doses administered during a nuclear crisis.
Blog text (20) -
A follow-up radioiodine scan showed less than 1% uptake in the thyroid bed and no areas of abnormal concentration.
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The risk of toxicity from ablative radioiodine is low.
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Iodine-131, radioiodine, damages thyroids and is a definitive treatment for hyperthyroidism.
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This can be found in up to 10% of women aged 55 to 60, and is more common after iodine-131 (radioiodine) or surgery for hyperthyroidism.
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The doctor explained that radioiodine treatment can effectively target and destroy cancerous thyroid tissue.
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Radioiodine is used in diagnostic imaging to assess thyroid function and detect abnormalities.
Synonyms
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An atom that is unstable and gives off radiation
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A radioactive type of iodine used to check and treat thyroid problems
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An atom that gives off radiation and is used in medicine or science
A small radioactive form of iodine used to find and treat thyroid problems
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word radioiodine joins radio-, a part meaning 'ray' or 'radiation', seen in radio and radiation, and iodine, a chemical named for its 'violet' color. So radioiodine literally means 'iodine that gives off radiation', which is why doctors use it to treat some thyroid problems.