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atomic cocktail

/əˈtɒmɪk ˈkɒktel/

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/əˈtɒmɪk ˈkɒktel/C1formalamericanmedicalobsolete
  • ruИсторический медицинский термин для радиоактивного вещества, обычно йода-131, принимаемого перорально для лечения заболеваний щитовидной железы, таких как гипертиреоз или рак щитовидной железы. Фраза возникла в середине XX века в период раннего использования ядерной медицины.

A historical medical term for a radioactive substance, typically iodine-131, administered orally as a treatment for thyroid conditions such as hyperthyroidism or thyroid cancer. The phrase originated in the mid-20th century during the early use of nuclear medicine.

  1. Radioactive medical treatmentC1formal

    A small amount of a radioactive substance, usually in liquid form, administered orally or intravenously for diagnostic imaging or therapeutic purposes.

    ruРадиоактивный препарат

    • The patient was given an atomic cocktail to help diagnose the thyroid condition.
    • Doctors used an atomic cocktail to target the cancer cells.
    • The procedure involves swallowing an atomic cocktail before the scan.