Meanings
- uncountablemedicineThe radioactive isotope of iodine, 13153I, having a half-life of eight days; used as a medical tracer
Synonyms: radioiodine
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe radioactive isotope of iodine, 13153I, having a half-life of eight days; used as a medical tracer
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