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sealed source

Etymology: ME, seel, mark; Fr, sourdre, to spring

a source of radioactivity that is permanently encased in a container or bonding material to prevent leakage. Sealed sources, such as seeds, needles, and specially designed applicators, are used in the implantation of cesium-137, iodine-125, iridium-192, radium-226, and other radionuclides for the treatment of various malignant tumors.

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