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Definition of Radioactive tracer
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Radioactive tracer: A radioactive molecule that can be sent through the body's circulatory or urinary system, with its progress followed by a radiation-sensitive machine.