Radiolabeled

Radiolabeled (pronunciation: /ˈreɪdioʊˌleɪbəld/; etymology: from Latin radius meaning "ray" and labelled meaning "tagged or marked") is a term used in Nuclear Medicine and Biochemistry to describe a substance that has been marked by a radioisotope.

Definition

Radiolabeled substances are used in various medical and scientific applications. In medicine, they are used in Diagnostic Imaging to visualize the internal structures and functions of the body. In biochemistry, they are used to track the movement of molecules during metabolic processes.

Applications

Radiolabeled substances have a wide range of applications in both medical and scientific research. They are used in PET scans, SPECT scans, and other types of medical imaging to visualize the internal structures and functions of the body. They are also used in Radioimmunoassay and other types of biochemical analysis to track the movement of molecules during metabolic processes.

Related Terms

• Radioisotope
• Nuclear Medicine
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Metabolic Pathways
• PET Scan
• SPECT Scan
• Medical Imaging
• Radioimmunoassay
• Biochemical Analysis

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Radiolabeled
• Wikipedia's article - Radiolabeled

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