: a sectional view of the body constructed by positron-emission tomography
PET scanner
noun
PET scanning
noun
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In 2019, a PET scan revealed extensive amyloid plaques in Walsh's brain, confirming the diagnosis.
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 30 May 2025
In a clinical trial, researchers compared blood test results to confirmatory results from a PET scan or spinal fluid test.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 23 May 2025
The test, which requires a simple blood draw, is less invasive than performing a spinal tap to test cerebrospinal fluid and less expensive than PET scans.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2025
The PET scans are expensive and require specialized equipment, while the spinal fluid tests involve an invasive procedure.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 17 May 2025
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 30 May 2025
In a clinical trial, researchers compared blood test results to confirmatory results from a PET scan or spinal fluid test.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 23 May 2025
The test, which requires a simple blood draw, is less invasive than performing a spinal tap to test cerebrospinal fluid and less expensive than PET scans.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2025
The PET scans are expensive and require specialized equipment, while the spinal fluid tests involve an invasive procedure.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for PET scan
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PET scan
noun
: a sectional view of the body constructed by positron-emission tomography
PET scanning
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