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    POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY

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    There is 1 meaning of the phrase Positron Emission Tomography.

    Positron Emission Tomography - as a noun

    Using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain)

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    pet

    Example Sentences

    "The doctor recommended a positron emission tomography scan to determine the extent of the patient's cancer."
    "PET scans, short for positron emission tomography scans, are especially useful in studying brain activity."
    "The positron emission tomography machine detects gamma rays emitted by the injected radioactive substance."
    "Researchers are continuously improving the accuracy and resolution of positron emission tomography imaging."
    "The availability of positron emission tomography technology has greatly enhanced our understanding of neurological disorders."
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    Starts PStarts POStarts POSStarts POSI
    Ends YEnds HYEnds PHYEnds APHY
    Starts P & ends YStarts PO & ends YStarts P & ends HY

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