Oxygen Radioisotopes
| Definition: |
Unstable isotopes of oxygen that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. O atoms with atomic weights 13, 14, 15, 19, and 20 are radioactive oxygen isotopes. |
| Notes: |
O-13-15, 19, 20; NIM; /blood-csf-urine /metab permitted but not for tracer studies ( = /diag use) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Oxygen Isotopes (1966-1974),Radioisotopes (1966-1974) |
Oxygen Radioisotopes Definitions and Terms
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