Positron Emission Tomography (Noun)
Meaning
Using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The doctor ordered a positron emission tomography scan to examine the patient's brain activity after the stroke.
- The researcher used positron emission tomography to study the effects of a new medication on glucose metabolism in the brain.
- The hospital's new positron emission tomography machine allowed for more accurate diagnoses of neurological disorders.
- The patient underwent positron emission tomography to help doctors locate the source of her seizures.
- The study used positron emission tomography to compare the brain activity of individuals with and without Alzheimer's disease.