positron emission tomography
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Combination of the words 'positron', 'emission', and 'tomography'.
مثال
- Positron emission tomography is commonly used in the diagnosis and staging of cancer.
- PET scans, short for positron emission tomography, are used to detect abnormalities in brain activity.
- Positron emission tomography provides valuable information about metabolic processes in the body.
ترکیبهای رایج
Positron emission tomography scan Positron emission tomography imaging Positron emission tomography technique
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain)