positron emission tomography

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Definition Noun : A medical imaging technique that uses a computerized radiographic system to create detailed, three-dimensional images of metabolic activity and biochemical processes within tissues and organs, particularly the brain. It involves detecting gamma rays emitted by a radioactive tracer (a positron-emitting radionuclide) introduced into the body. Usage This term is used in medical,...