What is another word for radiopharmaceutical?
Pronunciation: [ɹˌe͡ɪdɪə͡ʊfˌɑːmɐsˈuːtɪkə͡l] (IPA) 
Radiopharmaceuticals are drugs that contain radioactive atoms and are used for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. Synonyms for radiopharmaceutical include radiolabeled drug, radiotracer, radioactive substance, radiopharmacon, and radiopharmaceutical agent. Radiolabeled drugs are medications that have been tagged with a small amount of radioactive material, allowing for the distribution and uptake of the drug to be tracked. Radiopharmaceuticals are widely used in medical imaging such as PET, SPECT, and gamma cameras. Radiotracers are a subclass of radiopharmaceuticals that are used to track the movement of a specific substance within the body or organ. Radiopharmaceuticals play a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, such as cancer, neurological disorders, and cardiovascular disease.
