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Positron emission tomography (PET)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a type of nuclear medicine imaging technique that uses radioactive substances to visualize and measure changes in metabolic processes, and physiological activities in the body. It is particularly useful for detecting cancer, evaluating brain disorders, and monitoring heart disease.

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