Nitrogen Radioisotopes
| Definition: |
Unstable isotopes of nitrogen that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. N atoms with atomic weights 12, 13, 16, 17, and 18 are radioactive nitrogen isotopes. |
| Notes: |
N-12, 13, 16, 17, 18; NIM; /blood-csf-urine /metab permitted but not for tracer studies ( = /diag use) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Nitrogen Isotopes (1971-1974),Radioisotopes (1971-1974) |
Nitrogen Radioisotopes Definitions and Terms
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