Technetium-99m generator

Technetium-99m Generator

The Technetium-99m generator, also known as a Molybdenum-99/Technetium-99m generator, is a device used in nuclear medicine to extract the metastable isomer of Technetium-99 (Tc-99m) from a source of decaying Molybdenum-99 (Mo-99).

Pronunciation

• Technetium: /tɛkˈniːʃiəm/
• Generator: /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtər/

Etymology

The term "Technetium" originates from the Greek word "τεχνητός" (technetos), meaning "artificial", as it was the first element to be artificially produced. The term "generator" is derived from the Latin word "generare", meaning "to create".

Function

The Technetium-99m generator is a crucial component in nuclear medicine due to the widespread use of Tc-99m in various medical imaging procedures. The generator allows for the continuous availability of Tc-99m, as it is produced from the decay of its parent nuclide, Mo-99.

Related Terms

• Nuclear medicine
• Medical imaging
• Metastable isomer
• Technetium-99
• Molybdenum-99

See Also

• Radiopharmaceutical
• Gamma camera
• Single-photon emission computed tomography

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Technetium-99m generator
• Wikipedia's article - Technetium-99m generator

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