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SPECT

American

[spekt] / spɛkt /

noun

single photon emission computed tomography: a technique for measuring brain function similar to PET.

Etymology

Origin of SPECT

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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He ordered a barrage of tests — according to Partridge she had two MRIs, two EEGs, a SPECT, a CAT scan and a spinal tap, as well as more than a dozen different antibody tests.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Its resolution of 0.5 cm is better than that of SPECT; the accuracy and sensitivity of PET scans make them useful for examining the brain's anatomy and function.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

In this prospective trial, patients with suspected angina pectoris and at least one cardiovascular risk factor were scheduled for CMR, SPECT, and invasive x-ray coronary angiography.

From Forbes • Dec. 23, 2011

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