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Radiopharmaceuticals

/ˌreɪdiˌoʊfɑrməˈsuːtɪkəlz/noun
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Radiopharmaceuticals are specialized drugs that combine radioactive isotopes with pharmaceutical compounds, primarily for use in medical imaging and therapy. They enable precise visualization of bodily functions at the cellular level, helping diagnose diseases like cancer early, while also delivering targeted treatments that minimize damage to healthy tissues in modern nuclear medicine practices.

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