Radioactive Iodine Uptake Test (Noun)
Meaning
Radioactive iodine test that measures the amount of radioactive iodine taken up by the thyroid gland.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The doctor ordered a radioactive iodine uptake test to determine the cause of the patient's hyperthyroidism.
- A radioactive iodine uptake test was performed to assess the function of the thyroid gland after the patient's thyroid surgery.
- The radioactive iodine uptake test results showed that the patient's thyroid gland was overactive and producing too much thyroid hormone.
- The radioactive iodine uptake test is a diagnostic tool used to evaluate thyroid function and detect thyroid disorders.
- The patient was instructed to avoid eating foods high in iodine for several days before undergoing the radioactive iodine uptake test.