a substance used to detect prostate cancer. it contains a monoclonal antibody that binds to prostate cells, linked to a substance that can bind radioisotopes. capromab pendetide is combined with indium 111 and injected into the body. a gamma camera (a special camera that detects radioactivity) is used to find prostate cancer cells in the body. capromab pendetide is a type of immunoconjugate. also called prostascint.
出典:Wiktionary
出典:『Wiktionary』 (2015/11/19 10:31 UTC 版)
capromab pendetide (uncountable)