Definitions for iodine-131

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. iodine-131(noun)

    heavy radioactive isotope of iodine with a half-life of 8 days; used in a sodium salt to diagnose thyroid disease and to treat goiter

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  1. iodine-131(Noun)

    The radioactive isotope of iodine, , having a half-life of 8 days; used as a medical tracer


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