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Gold Colloid, Radioactive

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Definition: A suspension of radioactive gold particles emitting negative beta particles and gamma irradiation. It was formerly used for liver scans and irradiation treatment of some metastatic malignancies.  NIM; for tracer studies use /diag use   
Pharmacological Action Antineoplastic Agents; Radiopharmaceuticals 		Other names Radioactive Gold Colloid; Radio Colloidal Gold; Gold, Radio-Colloidal; Colloid, Radioactive Gold; Radio-Colloidal Gold
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
komizol  0   *Gold Colloid, Radioactive. Med Radiol (Mosk) 1990;35(7):13

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