Radiopharmacology
Radiopharmacology (pronunciation: /ˌreɪdioʊfɑːrməˈkɒlədʒi/) is a branch of Pharmacology that specializes in the study of Radiopharmaceuticals, which are radioactive compounds used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
Etymology
The term "Radiopharmacology" is derived from the Latin radius meaning "ray" and the Greek pharmakon meaning "drug" and -logia meaning "study of".
Overview
Radiopharmacology involves the design and application of radiopharmaceuticals for use in Nuclear Medicine procedures. These compounds are typically labeled with Radioisotopes that emit gamma rays, which can be detected by specialized imaging devices such as Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanners and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) scanners.
Related Terms
- Radiopharmaceuticals: Radioactive compounds used in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Radioisotopes: Radioactive isotopes that can be used to label radiopharmaceuticals.
- Nuclear Medicine: A medical specialty that uses radioactive substances in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET): A type of imaging that uses radioactive substances to visualize and measure metabolic processes in the body.
- Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT): A type of nuclear imaging test that uses radioactive substances and a special camera to create 3D pictures.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Radiopharmacology
- Wikipedia's article - Radiopharmacology
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