Iodine I 124
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Iodine I 124 Definition
A radioactive isotope of iodine, a nonmetallic element of the halogen group, with an atomic mass of 124 and a half-life of 4.18 days with radioisotopic activity. Selectively accumulating in thyroid tissue, iodine I 124 emits positrons that can be detected by positron emission tomography (PET), allowing localization of thyroid tissue. This radioisotope also emits gamma rays.
Iodine I 124 Synonyms
Iodine I 124, I-124, Iodine 124, Iodine I-124
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