Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy

**Semantic type:** Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure

**Definition:** Treatment with a radioactive substance that is linked to a peptide receptor so that it will attach to a specific cell type when injected into the body. It is currently being used to treat neuroendocrine tumors, using octreotide as the targeting peptide.

**Synonyms:** - PRRT - Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) - Peptide Receptor Radiotherapy