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  1. 19-Iodocholesterol

    Iodocholesterol, or 19-iodocholesterol, also as iodocholesterol (131I) (INN) and NP-59, is a derivative of cholesterol with an iodine atom in the C19 position and a radiopharmaceutical. When the iodine atom is a radioactive isotope (iodine-125 or iodine-131), it is used as an adrenal cortex radiotracer in the diagnosis of patients suspected of having Cushing's syndrome, hyperaldosteronism, pheochromocytoma, and adrenal remnants following total adrenalectomy.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. 19-Iodocholesterol

    19-Iodocholest-5-en-3 beta-ol. A cholesterol derivative usually substituted with radioactive iodine in the 19 position. The compound is an adrenal cortex scanning agent used in the assessment of patients suspected of having Cushing's syndrome, hyperaldosteronism, pheochromocytoma and adrenal remnants following total adrenalectomy.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of 19-iodocholesterol in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of 19-iodocholesterol in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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