atomic cocktail

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atomic cocktail

n
(Medicine) an aqueous solution of radioactive substance administered orally as part of the treatment for cancer
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Noun1.atomic cocktail - an oral dose of radioactive substance used in treatment and diagnosis of cancer
medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
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