state the uses of radioactive elements in the field of medical science
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For example, technetium-99m is used to diagnose bone, heart or other organ problems. Radioactive iodine is used in imaging the thyroid gland. For therapy, radioactive materials are used to kill cancerous tissue, shrink a tumor or reduce pain. ... For example, radioactive iodine can destroy or shrink a diseased thyroid.
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Cobalt - 60 is used in the treatment of Cancer.
U - 235 is used as a fuel in nuclear reactors.
P - 32 isotope finds useful application in the field of agriculture.
Radioactive I - 131 isotope is used to check the working of thyroid gland and in the treatment of goitre.
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