radiopharmaceutical

[ rey-dee-oh-fahr-muh-soo-ti-kuhl ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. any of a number of radioactive drugs used diagnostically or therapeutically.

Word History and Origins

Origin of radiopharmaceutical¹

First recorded in 1950–55; radio- + pharmaceutical

Example Sentences

The next significant modality for prostate cancer treatment is likely radiopharmaceuticals, which target and treat more resistant prostate cancers.

From Seattle Times

Plans to replace a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde facility that manufactures radiopharmaceutical medicines were found to have 31 significant or major risks, including "poor project governance", in a report published last June.

From BBC

The study tested an emerging class of medicine called radiopharmaceuticals, drugs that deliver radiation directly to cancer cells.

From Seattle Times

"This will improve significantly both the quality and quantity of radiopharmaceutical products."

From BBC

The Department of Health and Social Care has asked radiopharmaceutical suppliers to use air freight in the event of a no-deal Brexit, as that is expected to cause road disruption.

From BBC