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positron emission tomography

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positron emission tomography

 
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–noun
the process of producing a PET scan.
Compare PET scanner.
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positron emission tomography  
n.   Abbr. PET
Tomography in which a computer-generated image of a biological activity within the body is produced through the detection of gamma rays that are emitted when introduced radionuclides decay and release positrons.
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positron emission tomography n.

Abbr. PET Tomography in which a computer-generated image of local metabolic and physiological functions in tissues is produced through the detection of gamma rays that are emitted when introduced radionuclides decay and release positrons.

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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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