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gallium nitrate |
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gallium a chemical element, atomic number 31, atomic weight 69.72, symbol Ga. See Table 6. gallium-67 a radioisotope of gallium having a half-life of 78.1 hours; used in the imaging of soft tissue tumors. gallium nitrate used in the treatment of hypercalcemia. gallium scan
a nuclear medicine procedure using the radioisotope gallium-67 in the form of gallium citrate. Gallium has a high affinity for certain tumors and also for non-neoplastic lesions, such as abscesses. Gallium scans are particularly useful in the staging of lymphomas, and in localizing occult abscesses. gallium nitrate Metabolism A hypocalcemia-inducer used to manage calcium levels in malignant hypercalcemia due to bone metastases. See Hypercalcemia. 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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