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(PROS-tuh-sint)
| | A substance used to detect prostate cancer. It contains a monoclonal antibody that binds to prostate cells, linked to a substance that can bind radioisotopes. ProstaScint is combined with indium 111 and injected into the body. A gamma camera (a special camera that detects radioactivity) is used to find prostate cancer cells in the body. ProstaScint is a type of immunoconjugate. Also called capromab pendetide. |
| Previous Definitions: | prospective cohort study, Prost 30, prostaglandin, prostaglandin E1, prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 | | Next Definitions: | ProstaScint scan, prostate, prostate cancer, prostate-specific antigen, prostate-specific antigen test |
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