atomic cocktail

noun

, Informal.

1. an oral dose of a radioactive substance used in the treatment or diagnosis of cancer.

atomic cocktail

noun

1. an aqueous solution of radioactive substance administered orally as part of the treatment for cancer

Example Sentences

Bartenders served an “atomic cocktail,” in a martini glass, of equal parts Champagne, vodka and brandy, with a splash of sherry.

From New York Times