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iodine I 125
A radioactive isotope of iodine, a nonmetallic element of the halogen group. With a half-life of 60 days, iodine 125 occurs naturally and can be produced artificially. This agent has both therapeutic and diagnostic uses, particularly in thyroid disease. Check for active clinical trials or closed clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus)

Synonyms:125-Iodine
I-125



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