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Potassium Radioisotopes

Medical Definition:	Unstable isotopes of potassium that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. K atoms with atomic weights 37, 38, 40, and 42-45 are radioactive potassium isotopes.
Guide Notes:	K-37,38,40,42-45; NIM; /blood-csf-urine /metab permitted but not for tracer studies ( = /diag use)
Previously Indexed:	Potassium Isotopes (1966-1974),Radioisotopes (1966-1974)

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