bone-seeking radioisotope

Definition / meaning of bone-seeking radioisotope

A radioactive substance that is given through a vein, and collects in bone cells and in tumor cells that have spread to the bone. It kills cancer cells by giving off low-level radiation.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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