Radioactive-tracer Definition

noun

(physics, chemistry, medicine) A radioactive isotope which, when injected into a chemically similar substance, or artificially attached to a biological or physical system, can be traced by radiation detection devices.

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Noun

Singular:
radioactive-tracer
Plural:
radioactive tracers

Radioactive-tracer Sentence Examples

  • Bone scans use a tiny amount of radioactive tracer to show up ' hot spots ' in the bones.

  • Using a vein in your arm, you will receive an injection of the radioactive tracer.

  • In this diagnostic procedure, a radioactive tracer is injected into the bloodstream and images are taken of specific areas or the entire skeleton by CT or MRI.

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