positron emission tomography
Synonyms: PET scan
Abbreviations: PET
Definition: (PAHS-uh-trahn ee-MISH-uhn tom-AGH-ruh-fee)
PAHS-uh-trahn ee-MISH-uhn tom-AGH-ruh-fee) A computerized image of the metabolic activity of the body tissues used to determine the presence of disease.
Also see scan.
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