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Gold Colloid, Radioactive

Medical Definition: A suspension of radioactive gold particles emitting negative beta particles and gamma irradiation. It was formerly used for liver scans and irradiation treatment of some metastatic malignancies.
Guide Notes: NIM; for tracer studies use /diag use

Gold Colloid, Radioactive Medical Definitions and Terms

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