Organotechnetium Compounds
| Definition: |
Organic compounds that contain technetium as an integral part of the molecule. These compounds are often used as radionuclide imaging agents. |
| Notes: |
DF: ORGANOTECHNETIUM CPDS |
| Previously Indexed: |
Organometallic Compounds (1966-1989),Technetium (1966-1989) |
Organotechnetium Compounds Categories.
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Technetium Tc 99m Aggregated Albumin - A gamma-emitting radionuclide imaging agent used for the diagnosis of diseases in many tissues, particularly in cardiovascular and cerebral circulation. |
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Technetium Tc 99m Medronate - A gamma-emitting radionuclide imaging agent used primarily in skeletal scintigraphy. Because of its absorption by a variety of tumors, it is useful for the detection of neoplasms. |
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Technetium Tc 99m Mertiatide - A technetium diagnostic aid used in renal function determination. |
Organotechnetium Compounds Definitions and Terms
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