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Organotechnetium Compounds

Medical Definition:	Organic compounds that contain technetium as an integral part of the molecule. These compounds are often used as radionuclide imaging agents.
Guide Notes:	DF: ORGANOTECHNETIUM CPDS
Previously Indexed:	Organometallic Compounds (1966-1989),Technetium (1966-1989)

Organotechnetium Compounds Categories.

	Technetium Tc 99m Aggregated Albumin - A gamma-emitting radionuclide imaging agent used for the diagnosis of diseases in many tissues, particularly in cardiovascular and cerebral circulation.
	Technetium Tc 99m Medronate - A gamma-emitting radionuclide imaging agent used primarily in skeletal scintigraphy. Because of its absorption by a variety of tumors, it is useful for the detection of neoplasms.
	Technetium Tc 99m Mertiatide - A technetium diagnostic aid used in renal function determination.

Organotechnetium Compounds Medical Definitions and Terms

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