Why is it called nuclear medicine?

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Why is it called nuclear medicine?

Hossein Jadvar (Doctor) gives expert video advice on: How does nuclear medicine differ from other types of radiology?; What are the benefits and risks of nuclear medicine? and more...

It is called nuclear medicine because we use a small amount of radioactive material, which are based on the nuclear properties of a substance.

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