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positron emission tomography

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noun
the process of producing a PET scan.
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Origin of positron emission tomography

First recorded in 1975–80

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British Dictionary definitions for positron emission tomography

positron emission tomography

noun
a technique for assessing brain activity and function by recording the emission of positrons from radioactively labelled substances, such as glucose or dopamine
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Scientific definitions for positron emission tomography

positron emission tomography

Tomography in which a computer-generated image of metabolic or physiologic activity within the body is produced through the detection of gamma rays that are emitted when introduced radionuclides decay and release positrons. The images are used in the evaluation of coronary artery disease, epilepsy, and other medical disorders.
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