Iodine-131 is a radioactive isotope of iodine with a half-life of about 8 days, commonly used in medicine for both diagnosis and treatment of thyroid-related conditions. It emits beta and gamma radiation, making it effective for imaging and targeting thyroid tissues, particularly in the management of conditions such as hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer.
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