PET scan

noun

: a sectional view of the body constructed by positron-emission tomography
PET scanner noun
PET scanning noun

Examples of PET scan in a Sentence

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In March, Thurston revealed that a recent PET scan detected spots on her liver, later confirming the cancer had spread. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 8 July 2025 Until now, diagnosing Alzheimer’s has often relied on costly and invasive tools like a PET scan or lumbar puncture. Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 But a PET scan revealed cancer in her thigh and knee. Jordan Greene, People.com, 25 June 2025 However, an October 2023 PET scan confirmed that her cancer had progressed to Stage 4 cancer. Liz Calvario, NBC news, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for PET scan

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First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of PET scan was in 1980

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“PET scan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/PET%20scan. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

PET scan

noun
: a sectional view of the body constructed by positron-emission tomography
PET scanning noun
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