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beta rays, a stream of beta particles, as emitted from atoms of disintegrating radioactive elements. Normally, the element is a nuclide with a high ratio of neutrons to protons. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 137]Cs gamma rays, X rays, neutrons, and internal beta rays resulting from the injection of tritiated water. Immediately after the procedure, researchers randomly assigned patients to receive one of four different doses of radioactive yttrium-90 -- which emits beta rays -- within their arteries. The beta rays emitted from the CU-67 can isolate and attack tumors on a very deep level. |
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