Single Biggest Cancer Dictionary in the World

What is

fluorine F 18 FMDHT

?

Pronunciation: /ˈflʊˌrin ɛf ˈeɪˈtin fmdht*/

fluorine F 18 FMDHT

Definition

A radioconjugate containing a derivative of the androgen testosterone (FMDHT) and labeled with the radioisotope fluorine F 18, with potential use as an imaging agent for positron emission tomography (PET). Upon administration, fluorine F 18 FMDHT binds to the androgen receptor (AR). Upon PET imaging, AR-expressing prostate tumor cells can be imaged and assessed.