Uses of nuclear radiation

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Patients
________ with cancer are often treated with a form of gamma rays, called radiotherapy.
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Radiotherapy
________ can kill cancer cells and remove tumours, which is a huge benefit to patients.
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Nuclear radiations
________ are used in medicine for the: exploration of internal organs control or destruction of unwanted tissue.
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cancerous tissue
The ________ is killed due to the radiation exposure.
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Gamma rays
________ are used to treat cancer.
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radioactive isotope
The ________ will be absorbed and traced as it moves into the thyroid gland.
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Iodine
________ is used in the thyroid gland.
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Gamma isotopes
________ are used as tracers.