| isotope | <radiobiology> One of several nuclides having the same number of protons in their nuclei and hence having the same atomic number, but differing in the number of neutrons and therefore, in the mass number. Almost identical chemical properties exist between isotopes of a particular element. The use of this term as a synonym for nuclide is to be discouraged. (16 Dec 1997) |
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| isotope clearance | The rate at which an isotope is removed (usually by blood flow) from a tissue or organ such as the brain. (05 Mar 2000) |
| isotope labeling | Techniques for labeling a substance with a stable or radioactive isotope. It is not used for articles involving labelled substances unless the methods of labeling are substantively discussed. Tracers that may be labelled include chemical substances, cells, or microorganisms. (12 Dec 1998) |
| isotopes | Atomic species differing in mass number but having the same atomic number. (12 Dec 1998) |
| radioactive isotope | <physics, radiobiology> An isotope of an element that has an unstable nucleus, it tries to stabilise itself by giving off ionising radiation. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| stable isotope | A nonradioactive nuclide; an isotope that shows no tendency to undergo radioactive decomposition. (05 Mar 2000) |
| daughter isotope | An element produced by radioactive decay of another. See: radionuclide generator, cow. (05 Mar 2000) |