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Sodium Iodide I-123

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Sodium Iodide I-123 Definition

A radiopharmaceutical containing the radioisotope I-123 with diagnostic property. After absorption, the iodide is distributed through the extracellular fluid of the body and accumulates in the thyroid gland, thereby allowing measurement of thyroid function.

Sodium Iodide I-123 Synonyms

Sodium Iodide, I-123, (I-123)Sodium Iodide, SODIUM IODIDE, I-123

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