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radiochemical
adj : of, relating to, being, or using radiochemicals or the methods of radiochemistry < analysis> < purity> ra*dio*chem*i*cal*ly adv , n : a chemical prepared with radioactive elements esp. for medical research or application (as for use as a tracer in renal or heart function studies) .
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