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I started the nuclear medicine laboratory at UW Hospitals in 1959 and trained radiology residents in the field. It was 1965 before they found a trained MD (doctor) to take over my role.
John Cameron

Meaning of "nuclear medicine" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE

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Nuclear medicine is a noun.
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WHAT DOES NUCLEAR MEDICINE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Nuclear medicine

Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty involving the application of radioactive substances in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. In nuclear medicine procedures, radionuclides are combined with other elements to form chemical compounds, or else combined with existing pharmaceutical compounds, to form radiopharmaceuticals. These radiopharmaceuticals, once administered to the patient, can localize to specific organs or cellular receptors. This property of radiopharmaceuticals allows nuclear medicine the ability to image the extent of a disease process in the body, based on the cellular function and physiology, rather than relying on physical changes in the tissue anatomy. In some diseases, nuclear medicine studies can identify medical problems at an earlier stage than other diagnostic tests. Nuclear medicine, in a sense, is "radiology done inside out", or "endo-radiology", because it records radiation emitting from within the body rather than radiation that is generated by external sources like X-rays. Treatment of diseased tissue, based on metabolism or uptake or binding of a particular ligand, may also be accomplished, similar to other areas of pharmacology.

Definition of nuclear medicine in the English dictionary

The definition of nuclear medicine in the dictionary is the branch of medicine concerned with the use of radionuclides in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NUCLEAR MEDICINE

nuclear fission
nuclear fuel
nuclear fusion
nuclear industry
Nuclear Industry Radioactive Waste Executive
nuclear isomer
nuclear isomerism
nuclear magnetic resonance
nuclear magnetic resonance scanner
nuclear magneton
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
nuclear option
nuclear physicist
nuclear physics
nuclear plant
nuclear power
nuclear power plant
nuclear power station
nuclear reaction
nuclear reactor

WORDS THAT END LIKE NUCLEAR MEDICINE

alternative medicine
biomedicine
Chinese medicine
colchicine
conventional medicine
folk medicine
general medicine
geriatric medicine
herbal medicine
internal medicine
medicine
occupational medicine
patent medicine
physical medicine
piscine
preventive medicine
sports medicine
telemedicine
traditional medicine
tropical medicine
veterinary medicine

Synonyms and antonyms of nuclear medicine in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «nuclear medicine» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE

Find out the translation of nuclear medicine to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of nuclear medicine from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «nuclear medicine» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

核医学
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

medicina nuclear
570 millions of speakers

English

nuclear medicine
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

न्यूक्लियर मेडिसिन
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الطب النووي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ядерная медицина
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

medicina nuclear
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পারমাণবিক magneton
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

médecine nucléaire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Magneton nuklear
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nuklearmedizin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

核医学
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

핵 의학
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nuklir magneton
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

y học hạt nhân
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அணு காந்தம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आण्विक मॅग्नेटोन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Çekirdek magneton
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

medicina nucleare
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

medycyna nuklearna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ядерна медицина
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

medicina nucleara
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

πυρηνικής ιατρικής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kerngeneeskunde
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

nukleärmedicin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nukleærmedisin
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of nuclear medicine

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NUCLEAR MEDICINE»

The term «nuclear medicine» is quite widely used and occupies the 35.745 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NUCLEAR MEDICINE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about nuclear medicine

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QUOTES WITH «NUCLEAR MEDICINE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word nuclear medicine.
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John Cameron
I started the nuclear medicine laboratory at UW Hospitals in 1959 and trained radiology residents in the field. It was 1965 before they found a trained MD (doctor) to take over my role.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NUCLEAR MEDICINE»

Discover the use of nuclear medicine in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to nuclear medicine and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Clinical Nuclear Medicine
Its strength in depicting physiology and function has always complemented the sister anatomic modalities in use, such as CT, MRI and ultrasound. With the incredible development of PET/CT, this is evident now more than ever.
Hans-Jürgen Biersack, Leonard M. Freeman, 2008
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Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Imaging
Updated and enhanced, the 6th Edition features an expanded art program-now in full color.
Fred A. Mettler, Milton J. Guiberteau, 2012
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Physics in Nuclear Medicine
Physics in Nuclear Medicine - by Drs. Simon R. Cherry, James A. Sorenson, and Michael E. Phelps - provides current, comprehensive guidance on the physics underlying modern nuclear medicine and imaging using radioactively labeled tracers.
Simon R. Cherry, James A. Sorenson, Michael E. Phelps, 2012
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Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation
Covering everything from Geiger counters to positron emission tomography systems, this text provides students with an understanding of the practical aspects of these instruments and their uses in nuclear medicine.
Jennifer Prekeges, 2013
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Nuclear Medicine Technology Study Guide: A Technologist’s ...
With the practice questions and content following the guidelines of the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, this comprehensive review of the topic is an ideal companion for technologists wishing to maximize their success in ...
Andrzej Moniuszko, Dharmesh Patel, 2011
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Case-Based Nuclear Medicine
Praise for the first edition: Recommend[ed]...for novices and masters alike. It will improve the readers breadth of knowledge and ability to make sound clinical decisions.
Kevin J. Donohoe, Annick D. Van den Abbeele, 2011
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Physics and Radiobiology of Nuclear Medicine
The Fourth Edition of Dr. Gopal B. Saha's Physics and Radiobiology of Nuclear Medicine was prompted by the need to provide up-to-date information to keep pace with the perpetual growth and improvement in the instrumentation and techniques ...
Gopal B. Saha, 2012
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Basic Sciences of Nuclear Medicine
The aim of this reference book, Basic Sciences of Nuclear Medicine, is to provide the reader with a comprehensive and detailed discussion of the scientific bases of nuclear medicine, covering the different topics and concepts that underlie ...
Magdy Khalil, 2010
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Nuclear Medicine Board Review: Questions and Answers for ...
Complete with more than 2,000 questions and answers, the third edition of Nuclear Medicine Board Review: Questions and Answers for Self-Assessment fully prepares readers for certification or re-certification exams administered by the ...
C. Richard Goldfarb, Steven R. Parmett, 2011
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Fundamentals of Nuclear Medicine Dosimetry
This comprehensive guide discusses the biological effects of radiation on living systems. The book also includes an overview of regulatory aspects related to the radiation dosimetry of new radiopharmaceuticals.
Michael G. Stabin, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NUCLEAR MEDICINE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term nuclear medicine is used in the context of the following news items.
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New models for prediction of micronuclei formation in nuclear
The exposed group involved nuclear medicine department employees (54) and the control group comprised workers from other departments ... «7thSpace Interactive, Jul 15»
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Necsa ready for South African new build
... viewed Necsa's nuclear skills development centre and nuclear manufacturing centre as well as its nuclear medicine and fluorine plants. «World Nuclear News, Jul 15»
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Refurbished Medical Equipment Market Estimated to grow at a …
... CT scanners, nuclear medicine systems, and others), cardiovascular and cardiology equipment (heart-lung machines, coagulation analyzers, ... «Medgadget.com, Jul 15»
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Metabolic tumor volume on interim PET is a better predictor of …
Interim positron emission tomography scans in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: an independent expert nuclear medicine evaluation of the ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
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2nd gen radiotracers and Alzheimer's diagnosis in the age of early …
A study published in the June 2013 issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine by Christopher C. Rowe, MD et al, notes that the radiotracer [11C] ... «BioPharma Dive, Jul 15»
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RadNet Cut to Hold at Zacks (RDNT)
Its services include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear medicine, ... «The Legacy, Jul 15»
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EDITORIAL: Hospitals take next logical step
... together and share physicians, specialists and clinical staff. They also share services such as nuclear medicine and cardio-pulmonary rehab. «Daily Inter Lake, Jul 15»
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Dr. Eric Rohren named chair of radiology at Baylor College of …
Dr. Eric Rohren, a national leader in radiology and nuclear medicine, has been named chair of radiology at Baylor College of Medicine. «Baylor College of Medicine News, Jul 15»
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South Africa is ready for nuclear new build
The company is a key player and a global leader in nuclear medicine, exporting life- saving medical isotopes to more than 60 countries. «South Africa.info, Jul 15»
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Lingering doubts over Tehran's dream
... would, instead, be used purely for research purposes and for the production of radioactive byproducts to be used for nuclear medicine. «gulfnews.com, Jul 15»

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