radioactive iodine test

/ˌˈreɪdioʊˌæktɪv ˌaɪəˈdaɪn tɛst/
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Definitions of radioactive iodine test
  1. noun
    test of thyroid function in which the patient is given an oral dose of radioactive iodine-131
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    types:
    radioactive iodine excretion test
    radioactive iodine test that measures the amount of radioactive iodine excreted in the urine
    RAIU, radioactive iodine uptake test
    radioactive iodine test that measures the amount of radioactive iodine taken up by the thyroid gland
    type of:
    diagnostic assay, diagnostic test
    an assay conducted for diagnostic purposes
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