iodine I 131 metaiodobenzylguanidine

Definition / meaning of iodine I 131 metaiodobenzylguanidine

A radioactive substance that is used in imaging tests, and is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It is a type of radiopharmaceutical. Also called 131I-MIBG.

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

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