Description

Yttrium isotopes are variants of the chemical element yttrium that have different atomic masses due to varying numbers of neutrons. These isotopes are utilized in various medical applications, including cancer treatment and imaging techniques.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'isótopos de itrio' may be used in formal medical contexts, while colloquial references might include simply 'itrio'. It's important to maintain a formal register and avoid confusion with similar-sounding terms like 'itio' or 'iridio'.

Example Sentences

EN: Yttrium isotopes are increasingly used in targeted radiation therapy for cancer patients.

ES: Los isótopos de itrio se utilizan cada vez más en la terapia de radiación dirigida para pacientes con cáncer.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'isótopos de itrio' with 'itio'; mispronouncing 'itrio' as 'iridio'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.