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nuclear medicine

/ˈnjuːkliər ˈmɛdɪsɪn/

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/ˈnjuːkliər ˈmɛdɪsɪn/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинская специальность, использующая небольшие количества радиоактивных веществ (радиофармпрепаратов) для диагностики, лечения и мониторинга различных заболеваний, включая рак и сердечно-сосудистые патологии.

A medical specialty that uses small amounts of radioactive substances (radiopharmaceuticals) to diagnose, treat, and monitor various diseases, including cancer and heart conditions.

  1. Medical imaging and therapyC1formal

    A medical specialty that uses small amounts of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat diseases, particularly cancer and heart conditions.

    ruЯдерная медицина

    • Nuclear medicine scans can detect tumors at an early stage.
    • The patient underwent a nuclear medicine procedure to evaluate thyroid function.
    • Doctors use nuclear medicine to treat certain types of cancer with targeted radiation.