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Technetium Tc 99m Medronate
Medical Definition: | 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. |
Guide Notes: | as label, use /diag use; DF: TC MEDRONATE |
Also Called: | Technetium Methylene Diphosphonate |
CAS Number: | 63347-66-0 |
Previously Indexed: | Diphosphonates (1977-1985),Technetium (1966-1985) |
Technetium Tc 99m Medronate Medical Definitions and Terms
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