Gallium-68 generator
Gallium-68 Generator
The Gallium-68 Generator (pronunciation: /ˈgæliəm ˈsɪkstiːt ˈdʒɛnəreɪtər/) is a significant tool in the field of Nuclear Medicine. It is a radionuclide generator system from which the Positron Emission Tomography (PET) radioisotope, Gallium-68, can be obtained.
Etymology
The term "Gallium-68 Generator" is derived from the element Gallium, which is the 31st element in the periodic table, and the isotope number 68. The word "generator" is used because the system generates the Gallium-68 isotope for medical use.
Function
The Gallium-68 Generator is used to produce the Gallium-68 isotope, a positron-emitting isotope. This isotope is used in PET imaging, particularly in the detection of Neuroendocrine Tumors and Prostate Cancer. The Gallium-68 isotope is obtained from its parent radioisotope, Germanium-68, through a process of decay.
Related Terms
- Positron Emission Tomography: A type of imaging test that helps reveal how tissues and organs are functioning.
- Neuroendocrine Tumors: A type of tumor that starts in the hormone-producing cells of the body's neuroendocrine system.
- Prostate Cancer: A type of cancer that occurs in the prostate, a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.
- Germanium-68: The parent radioisotope of Gallium-68, used in the Gallium-68 generator.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gallium-68 generator
- Wikipedia's article - Gallium-68 generator
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