Phosphorus P 32
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| Phosphorus P 32 | |
|---|---|
| Term | Phosphorus P 32 |
| Short definition | Phosphorus P 32 - (pronounced) (FOS-for-us. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Phosphorus P 32 - (pronounced) (FOS-for-us. . . ) A radioactive form of the element phosphorus. It is used in the laboratory to label DNA and proteins. It has also been used to treat a blood disorder called polycythemia vera and certain types of leukemia, but is no longer commonly used. Phosphorus P32 emits radiation that damages the DNA in a cell, which can lead to cell death
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