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Definition of Positron emission tomography

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

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Literary usage of Positron emission tomography

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1. Beneficial Uses and Production of Isotopes: 2000 Update by Nea, OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (2000)
"2.1.1.2 positron emission tomography (PET) There are about 180 PET centres in the world operating a total of some 250 PET cameras. ..."

2. Spatial Statistics and Imaging by Antonio Possolo (1991)
"Data Collection and Preprocessing Considerations in Time- of-Flight Positron-Emission Tomography. D. Sc. Thesis, Department of Electrical Engineering, ..."

3. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"positron emission tomography of the brain following intravenous injection of (+) (R) and (-) (S) N-(1lC-methyl)nicotine showed a marked reduced uptake of ..."

4. VA Hospitals: Issues and Challenges for the Future edited by Stephen P. Backhus (2000)
"... magnetic resonance imagers (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET) scanners, and systems used in federal medical facilities. In addition to the FSS, ..."

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