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Certain radioactive isotopes have an affinity or liking for certain body cells. Thus iodide given to a patient will bunch up and help machines "visualize" the thyroid so that a gland expert doctor can determine if there is something wrong. A drink called "Go Litely" can help doctors "see" what might be wrong with an intestinal tract. Merely diagnostic or fact-finding.

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