I-125 radioactive seed

I-125 radioactive seed

Radiation oncology A small radioactive seed implanted into the prostate under ultrasound guidance for treating prostate CA–brachytherapy. See Ultrasound-guided transperineal permanent palladium-103 implantation of prostate.

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