| radio waves | That portion of the electromagnetic spectrum beyond the microwaves, with wavelengths as high as 30 km. They are used in communications, including television. Short wave or hf (high frequency), uhf (ultrahigh frequency) and vhf (very high frequency) waves are used in citisen's band communication. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| serum albumin, radio-iodinated | <chemical> Normal human serum albumin mildly iodinated with radioactive iodine (131-I) which has a half-life of 8 days, and emits beta and gamma rays. It is used as a diagnostic aid in blood volume determination. Pharmacological action: radiopharmaceuticals. (12 Dec 1998) |