nuclear medicine

[noo-klee-er med-uh-sin, nyoo-]

noun

1. diagnostic and therapeutic medical techniques using radionuclides or radioisotopes.

nuclear medicine

noun

1. the branch of medicine concerned with the use of radionuclides in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

Pronunciation Note

See nuclear ( def. ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of nuclear medicine¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

In October, the world of nuclear medicine was hit by a major crisis.

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Multiple studies have shown that visual arts training improves observational skills, communication and empathy among both medical students and residents in ophthalmology, nuclear medicine, radiology, and dermatology.

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People typically get a dose of the nuclear medicine which is put into their body and it radiates.

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Though these recommendations were developed with a focus on nuclear medicine and medical imaging, Herington believes they can and should be applied to AI medical devices broadly.

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After going public, a doctor got in touch to offer him "a nuclear medicine, Lutetium-177, which is targeted so it only sees cancer cells", he said.

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