The pertechnetate (technetate(VII)) ion is an oxoanion with the chemical formula TcO4−. It is often used as a convenient water-soluble source of isotopes of the radioactive element technetium (Tc). In particular it is used to carry the Tc-99m isotope (half-life 6 hours) which is commonly used in nuclear medicine in several nuclear scanning proce...
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Anionic form of technetium used widely in nuclear scanning; 99mTc04. ... Sodium pertechnetate, Na 99mTcO4;a radiopharmaceutical used for brain, thyroid, and salivary gland scanning. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: per-tek′ne-tāt Definitions: 1. Anionic form of technetium used widely in nuclear scanning; 99mTcO
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