radionucleotides

[US]/ˌreɪdiəʊˈnjuːklɪətaɪdz/
[UK]/ˌreɪdioʊˈnuːklɪətaɪdz/

Translation

n.radioactive nuclides used as tracers in biological and medical research; atoms with unstable nuclei that emit radiation

Phrases & Collocations

radionucleotides used

inject radionucleotides

detect radionucleotides

administer radionucleotides

Example Sentences

radionuclides are used in nuclear medicine for diagnostic imaging.

the half-life of radionuclides varies from seconds to thousands of years.

radionuclide therapy targets cancer cells with radiation.

environmental monitoring detects radionuclides in soil and water.

industrial applications use radionuclides for quality control.

radionuclide tracers help scientists study metabolic processes.

radiation from radionuclides can cause cellular damage.

medical facilities properly dispose of radionuclide waste.

researchers develop new radionuclides for targeted therapy.

radionuclide emissions are measured in becquerels.

the use of radionuclides in research requires strict safety protocols.

some radionuclides occur naturally in the environment.

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