Iodine 131
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Iodine 131 Definition
A radioactive isotope of iodine with an atomic mass of 131, a half life of eight days, and potential antineoplastic activity. Selectively accumulating in the thyroid gland, iodine I 131 emits beta and gamma particles, thereby killing thyroid cells and decreasing thyroid hormone production.
Iodine 131 Synonyms
Iodine I 131, 131-Iodine, I 131, I-131, Iodine 131, Iodotope, Iodotrope
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