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tomographyRadiological technique for obtaining clear X-ray images of internal structures by focusing on a specific plane within the body to produce a cross-sectional image. It allows the examination of structures that are obscured by overlying organs and soft tissues and do not show up clearly on conventional X-ray images. See also computerized axial tomography. tomographyAn X-ray technique that shows a single plane (slice) of the object under examination, typically a part of the human body. See CAT scan. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Brain mapping and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) are used by some for this purpose. Once imaging biomarkers bind to the diseased cells or tissues, they cause them to "light up" when scanned using PET*CT, Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) or SPECT*CT. The system enables unified control of Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography ( |
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