What is the scientific definition of radioisotope?
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Medical Definition of Radioisotope. Radioisotope: A version of a chemical element that has an unstable nucleus and emits radiation during its decay to a stable form. Radioisotopes have important uses in medical diagnosis, treatment, and research.
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Explanation: Radioisotope is an atom with an unstable nucleus that will go through radioactive decay. Each time a radioisotope it goes through radioactive decay, it captures or releases particles to become an isotope of a different element. The process continues until a stable isotope is formed.
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