SPECT at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is SPECT? Single-photon emission computed tomography. A special type of computed tomography (CT) scan in which a small amount of a radioactive drug is injected into a vein and a scanner is used to make detailed images of areas inside the body where the radioactiveMedical Term & Definition Added By: Jason
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