radioactive iodine uptake test

/ˌˈreɪdioʊˌæktɪv ˌaɪəˈdaɪn ˌʌpˈteɪk tɛst/
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Definitions of radioactive iodine uptake test
  1. noun
    radioactive iodine test that measures the amount of radioactive iodine taken up by the thyroid gland
    synonyms: RAIU
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    radioactive iodine test
    test of thyroid function in which the patient is given an oral dose of radioactive iodine-131
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