Across
- 3. The type of radiation emitted by radioactive tracers.
- 4. The process of killing off bacteria and germs.
- 9. A deadly disease caused by out of control cell growth.
- 10. The part of a gamma camera consisting of a lead shield with thousands of small holes in it.
- 11. The kidney which was not working properly in the patient discussed.
- 12. To ensure that the tumor receives the maximum possible dose of radiation, the source of radiation must do this.
Down
- 1. The isotope that emits the radiation used in radiotherapy.
- 2. A radioactive tracer used to examine kidney function.
- 5. The part of the body where Iodine-131 will tend to accumulate.
- 6. The treatment of Cancer using radiation.
- 7. The number of minutes taken for all of the radioactive tracer injected into the body to accumulate in the kidneys.
- 8. In agriculture, radioactive tracers are often added to this in order to monitor plant development.