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Yttrium Y-90
Definition 1
Radioactive isotope of yttrium. A beta/gamma-emitter with a half life of 2.7 days. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A radioactive form of the rare metal yttrium that is used in radiation therapy to treat some types of tumors. Yttrium Y 90 can be linked to a molecule, such as a monoclonal antibody, to help it locate and bind to certain substances in the body, including cancer cells. The radiation may kill the cancer cells. (NCI Dictionary)
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