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positron emission tomography
/pˈɑːsɪtɹˌɑːn ɪmˈɪʃən təmˈɑːɡɹəfi/
/pˈɒsɪtɹˌɒn ɪmˈɪʃən təmˈɒɡɹəfi/
PETPositron 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
Examples
The PET scan revealed a hot spot indicating increased metabolic activity in the brain.
Doctors recommended a PET scan to assess the extent of tumor growth in her lungs.
