positron emission tomography
/pˈɒsɪtɹˌɒn ɪmˈɪʃən təmˈɒɡɹəfi/
PETPositron emission tomography
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正电子发射断层扫描, PET
a medical imaging technique that uses a small amount of radioactive tracer material to diagnose and monitor diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and neurological disorders
例子
Doctors recommended a PET scan to assess the extent of tumor growth in her lungs.
医生建议进行正电子发射断层扫描以评估她肺部肿瘤的生长程度。
