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radiotracer

/ˌreɪdiəʊˈtræsər/ noun · British & US
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What does radiotracer mean?

noun

A radioactive substance used as a tracer in chemical or biological processes, especially in medical research or diagnosis.

Example

"The scientists used a radiotracer to track the movement of the cancer cells in the patient's body."

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