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  1. Fields of Study
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. analytical methods
  4. tomography
  5. positron-emission tomography
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. experimental design
  3. mathematics and statistics
  4. analytical methods
  5. tomography
  6. positron-emission tomography
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. experimental design
  3. mathematics and statistics
  4. analytical methods
  5. tomography
  6. positron-emission tomography
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. methodology
  3. diagnostic techniques
  4. bioimaging
  5. tomography
  6. positron-emission tomography
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. laboratory animal procedures
  3. diagnostic techniques
  4. bioimaging
  5. tomography
  6. positron-emission tomography
  1. Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry
  2. laboratory animal procedures
  3. diagnostic techniques
  4. bioimaging
  5. tomography
  6. positron-emission tomography
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. methodology
  3. image analysis
  4. bioimaging
  5. tomography
  6. positron-emission tomography

Preferred term

positron-emission tomography

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information An imaging technique using compounds labelled with short-lived positron-emitting radionuclides (such as carbon-11, nitrogen-13, oxygen-15 and fluorine-18) to measure cell metabolism. It has been useful in study of soft tissues such as cancer; cardiovascular system; and brain.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • PET imaging
  • PET (positron-emission tomography)
  • PET scan
  • positron emission tomography

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/146566

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