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Iodine-125.
Iodine-125 - as a noun
Light radioactive isotope of iodine with a half-life of 60 days; used as a tracer in thyroid studies and as a treatment for hyperthyroidism
Example Sentences
"Medical professionals often employ iodine-125 in the treatment of certain cancers."
"The half-life of iodine-125 is approximately 60 days."
"Researchers use iodine-125 for labeling proteins and nucleic acids in scientific experiments."
"Exposure to high levels of iodine-125 can be harmful to the human body."
"When iodine-125 decays, it emits gamma radiation."
