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atomic cocktail
atomic cocktail n (Medicine) an aqueous solution of radioactive substance administered orally as part of the treatment for cancer Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | atomic cocktail - an oral dose of radioactive substance used in treatment and diagnosis of cancermedicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease |
atomic cocktail
atomic cocktail1. In medicine, a liquid solution that contains one or more radioactive elements, which is swallowed orally and used in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disorders, especially cancer and diseases of the thyroid. We are just going to administer a sort of atomic cocktail to track the disease's progress. That way, we can better gauge what course of action to take.2. An alcoholic drink composed of vodka, brandy, champagne, and sherry. Created in Las Vegas, Nevada, and named after the nuclear tests conducted in the state during the 1950s. Barkeep, I want something that will knock my socks off. Fix me an atomic cocktail!See also: atomic, cocktailatomic cocktail
Words related to atomic cocktailnoun an oral dose of radioactive substance used in treatment and diagnosis of cancerRelated Words- medicament
- medication
- medicinal drug
- medicine
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