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positron emission tomography
/pˈɒsɪtɹˌɒn ɪmˈɪʃən təmˈɒɡɹəfi/
PET
Positron emission tomography
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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
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
Composition
complex compound
countable
plural form
positron emission tomographies
Examples
The PET scan revealed a hot spot indicating increased metabolic activity in the brain.
