Medical term:

nuclide



nuclide

 [noo´klīd]
a species of atom characterized by the charge, mass, number, and quantum state of its nucleus, and capable of existing for a measurable lifetime (usually more than 10−10 sec).
Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.

nu·clide

(nū'klīd),
A particular (atomic) nuclear species with defined atomic mass and number.
See also: isotope.
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

nuclide

A single isotope; an atom with a specific atomic number, mass number and energy level.
Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.

nu·clide

(nū'klīd)
A particular (atomic) nuclear species with defined atomic mass and number.
See also: isotope
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

nuclide

An artificially produced radioactive isotope of an element. Many of these are used in medicine as tracers or for RADIOTHERAPY.
Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005


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