A chemical compound tagged with a radioactive isotope. During normal biological functions, the isotopes travel can be mentored in body tissue.
RADIOACTIVE TRACER: "A radio active tracer makes it easier to monitor how the body metabolizes and uses chemicals."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "RADIOACTIVE TRACER," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 28, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/radioactive-tracer/ (accessed March 23, 2023).
