positron emission tomography
noun
the process of producing a PET scan.
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PET scanner.
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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
Medical definitions for positron emission tomography
positron emission tomography
n.
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.
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.