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Definition of PET scan
: a sectional view of the body constructed by positron-emission tomography
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“PET scan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/PET%20scan. Accessed 16 Jun. 2021.
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PET scan
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Medical Definition of PET scan
: a sectional view of the body constructed by positron-emission tomography
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