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What is technetium Tc-99m sestamibi?
Pronunciation: /technetium* tc* ninety-nine* ɛm sestamibi*/
technetium Tc-99m sestamibi
Definition
Sestamibi is a large synthetic molecule of the isonitrile family, which can be labeled with Tc99m. It passes through cells membranes passively, collecting in cells with large numbers of mitochondria. It is often used for imaging of the thyroid and parathyroid.