Imaging or therapy using administered radiopharmaceuticals. The distribution of the labelled compound selects biological function or tissue, while emitted radiation provides a measurement or deposited energy.
Nuclear medicine is a specialized field of medical imaging and therapy that utilizes radioactive materials, or radiopharmaceuticals, for diagnosis and treatment of various health conditions. It involves the use of small amounts of radioactive substances to carry out imaging and therapeutic procedures. ### Diagnostic Uses In diagnostic applications, nuclear medicine techniques can visualize the function of organs and tissues.
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