FLUDEOXYGLUCOSE F 18
\flˈuːdɪˌɒksɪɡlˌuːkə͡ʊs ˈɛf ˈe͡ɪtiːn], \flˈuːdɪˌɒksɪɡlˌuːkəʊs ˈɛf ˈeɪtiːn], \f_l_ˈuː_d_ɪ__ˌɒ_k_s_ɪ_ɡ_l_ˌuː_k_əʊ_s ˈɛ_f ˈeɪ_t_iː_n]\
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The compound is given by intravenous injection for the assessment of cerebral and myocardial glucose metabolism in various physiological or pathological states including stroke and myocardial ischemia. It is also employed for the detection of malignant tumors including those of the brain, liver, and thyroid gland. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1162)
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.
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