main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search     From Phoenix5's Prostate Cancer Glossary samarium 153 Synonyms: Samarium Sm 153 lexidronam, Quadramet Abbreviations: Sm, 153 Definition: (sa-MARE-ee-um) Abb: Sm 153. A radiopharmaceutical used to give palliative relief of bone pain. The radioactive samarium is taken up in the bone cancer area and gives off radiation. Half-life is 46 days. A US brand is Quadramet. make another selection #s   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  WXYZ main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search The Glossary Booklet   -   The Personal Edition Definitions are provided for education only and are not medical advice. Created exclusively for Phoenix5. © 2002 Phoenix5.