Description

Yttrium is a chemical element with the symbol Y and atomic number 39. It is classified as a transition metal and is used in various medical applications, including cancer treatment and imaging technologies.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'Yttrium' may be used in contexts related to oncology and radiology. It is important to maintain the formal register and avoid colloquial terms. There are no common regional variants for this term.

Example Sentences

EN: Yttrium is often used in targeted radiation therapy for cancer patients.

ES: El itrio se utiliza a menudo en la terapia de radiación dirigida para pacientes con cáncer.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'Yttrium' with 'Iodine'; mispronouncing 'Yttrium' as 'Ytrio'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.