Radioactive Iodine Test (Noun)
Meaning
Test of thyroid function in which the patient is given an oral dose of radioactive iodine-131.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The doctor ordered a radioactive iodine test to assess the patient's thyroid function after she complained of fatigue and weight gain.
- A radioactive iodine test was performed on the patient to determine the cause of her hyperthyroidism.
- The radioactive iodine test results showed that the patient's thyroid gland was not functioning properly.
- The radioactive iodine test is a diagnostic tool used to evaluate thyroid function and detect any abnormalities.
- The patient was instructed to return to the hospital the next day for a radioactive iodine test to assess her thyroid function after treatment.