RID43394 Tc-99m methylene-diphosphonate

synonym 99mTc MDP Tc-99m MDP Tc-99m medronate

definition A gamma-emitting radionuclide imaging agent used primarily in skeletal scintigraphy. Because of its absorption by a variety of tumors, it is useful for the detection of neoplasms. [MeSH]

comment Purpose: bone imaging