nuclide

nuclide definition - medical

nu·clide (no͞oˈklīdˌ)

noun
A type of atom specified by its atomic number, atomic mass, and energy state, such as carbon 14.

Related Forms:

  • nu·clidˈic (no͞o-klĭdˈĭk) adjective

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