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Term: Radioactive Iodine Excretion Test

Description

The radioactive iodine excretion test is a diagnostic procedure used to assess the functioning of the thyroid gland by measuring the amount of radioactive iodine excreted in the urine. It is commonly performed to evaluate thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Diagnostic Procedure

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A medical test that measures the amount of radioactive iodine excreted in the urine to evaluate the thyroid function.

Example Sentence: My doctor recommended a radioactive iodine excretion test to determine the cause of my overactive thyroid.

Sense 2: Hyperthyroidism Evaluation

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A specific type of radioactive iodine excretion test used to assess the activity of an overactive thyroid gland.

Example Sentence: The radioactive iodine excretion test confirmed the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism in the patient.

Sense 3: Thyroid Cancer Evaluation

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A radioactive iodine excretion test performed after thyroid cancer treatment to monitor the presence of any remaining cancerous cells.

Example Sentence: The radioactive iodine excretion test showed no signs of residual cancer cells after the patient's thyroid surgery.

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