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strontium-89

Synonyms: Metastron, Strontium chloride Sr 89

Abbreviations: Sr-89

Definition: (STRON-shee-um) A radiopharmaceutical with a half-life of 50 days that is absorbed by the bone. It is used to (palliative) treat bone pain associated with metastasized prostate cancer. A brand name is Metastron.

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