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What is
fluorine F 18-EF5
?Pronunciation: /ˈflʊˌrin ɛf ˈeɪˈtin ef* faɪv/
fluorine F 18-EF5
Definition
A radioactive substance being studied in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging to find cancer cells that have a low level of oxygen. This may help predict how well the cancer will respond to treatment. Also called 18F-EF5.