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| Metal del grupo de elementos de tierras raras. Una forma radiactiva del itrio se puede adherir a un anticuerpo monoclonal u otra molécula que puede localizar las células cancerosas y unirse a ellas; asimismo, se puede usar para diagnosticar o tratar algunos tipos de cáncer. |
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