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radiopharmaceuticals

Synonyms: radioactive drugs

Definition: (ray-dee-oh-far-ma-SOO-ti-kals) Syn: radioactive drugs. Drugs containing a radioactive substance that are used in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and in pain (palliative) management of bone metastases. Metastron and Quadramet are two brands used in pain management.

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