yttrium

Definition / meaning of yttrium

A metal of the rare earth group of elements. A radioactive form of yttrium may be attached to a monoclonal antibody or other molecule that can locate and bind to cancer cells and be used to diagnose or treat some types of cancer.

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

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