NCIt definition : A radioconjugate containing the D-galactose analogue 2-deoxy-2-fluoro-D-galactose
(FDGal) labeled with the positron-emitting radioactive isotope fluorine F18, used
for imaging upon positron emitting tomography (PET). With cell uptake much higher
in tumor cells compared to normal cells, the F18 moiety of fluorodeoxygalactose F-18
can be visualized upon PET imaging and this agent can be used as a tracer for the
evaluation of galactose tumor uptake and metabolism.;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping