Gamma Scanning (GA-muh SKAN-ing) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Gamma Scanning (GA-muh SKAN-ing)? A procedure to find areas in the body where cells, such as tumor cells, are dividing rapidly. A small amount of radioactive material is injected into a vein or swallowed, and travels through the bloodstream. A machine called a scanner measures the radioac

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