Positron Emission Tomography Scan at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Positron Emission Tomography Scan? PET scan. A procedure in which a small amount of radioactive glucose (sugar) is injected into a vein, and a scanner is used to make detailed, computerized pictures of areas inside the body where the glucose is used. Because cancer cells often use more glu

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