18F-MISO

18F-MISO (pronounced "eighteen F Miso") is a radiopharmaceutical used in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging. The term "18F-MISO" is derived from the chemical compound's full name, 18F-fluoromisonidazole.

Pronunciation

The term is pronounced as "eighteen F Miso".

Etymology

The term "18F-MISO" is an abbreviation of the compound's full name, 18F-fluoromisonidazole. The "18F" refers to the Fluorine-18 isotope used in the compound, while "MISO" is an abbreviation of "misonidazole".

Usage

18F-MISO is used in PET imaging to detect hypoxia (low oxygen levels) in tissues, particularly in the context of cancer diagnosis and treatment. Hypoxic cells are often more resistant to radiation therapy, so identifying these areas can help guide treatment planning.

Related Terms

• Radiopharmaceutical
• Positron Emission Tomography
• Fluorine-18
• Hypoxia
• Cancer
• Radiation therapy

See Also

• 18F-FDG
• 18F-FLT
• 18F-Choline

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on 18F-MISO
• Wikipedia's article - 18F-MISO

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