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magic-bullet approach
Etymology: Gk, magikos, sorcerer; Fr, boulette, small ball; L, ad, toward, prope, near 1 a therapeutic or diagnostic method that makes use of a specific relationship between a drug and a disease or organ. 2 (in clinical medicine) the administration of a specific drug to cure or ameliorate a given disease or condition. 3 (in traditional diagnostic radiology) the administration of a specific dye to facilitate the radiographic visualization of a given organ, such as the IV injection of a specific dye for renal studies. 4 (in nuclear medicine) the administration of a specific radionuclide tagged to an appropriate carrier to provide a scintillation camera image of a given organ or structure, such as the use of a substance containing phosphate and technetium for bone scanning. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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