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RAIU

RAIU

7.7
A test that measures how much radioactive iodine the thyroid takes in to check how well it works
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • An elevated RAIU may indicate hyperthyroidism or certain types of thyroiditis.

Examples

  • A RAIU can help determine the cause of hyperthyroidism.

  • The RAIU is often ordered when doctors suspect abnormal thyroid function.

  • After receiving the RAIU, the patient was given instructions to avoid close contact with pregnant women for a few days.

  • The doctor ordered a RAIU to check my thyroid function.

  • The doctor ordered a RAIU to assess how well my thyroid was functioning.

  • After the RAIU, my doctor provided detailed information about my thyroid health.

  • To evaluate his thyroid condition, the physician recommended undergoing a RAIU.

Synonyms

radioactive iodine uptake test
vsRAIU
  • Specialized
5.8

A test that measures how much radioactive iodine the thyroid takes to see how well it works

is the abbreviation used for the same measurement procedure
radioactive iodine test
vsRAIU
  • Specialized
4.9

A test that checks how the thyroid takes a small amount of radioactive iodine

describes the general measurement rather than the specific oral dosing method

Surface Forms

RAIU singular
RAIUs plural

Etymology

RAIU stands for radioactive iodine uptake, meaning how much iodine the thyroid 'takes up' during a medical test. Think of giving the thyroid a small, safe amount of radioactive iodine that doctors can measure to see if the gland is too active or not active enough.