tetrofosmin

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What does tetrofosmin mean?

Any of a group of chelate compounds, often having a radioisotopically labelled metal atom, used in cardiac imaging.

Where does tetrofosmin come from?

From tetr(aeth)o(xy) + -fos- (“phosphorous derivative”).

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