SPECT
Americannoun
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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