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What is samarium Sm 153?
Pronunciation: /samarium* sm* wən ˈhənərd ənd fifty-three*/
samarium Sm 153
Definition
A radioactive substance used to treat bone cancer and other cancers that have spread to the bone. Samarium Sm 153 is a radioactive form of the element samarium. It collects in bone, where it releases radiation that may kill cancer cells.