Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography
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Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Definition
A type of tomography in which gamma photon-emitting radionuclides are administered to the patient and then detected by one or more gamma cameras rotated around the patient. From the series of two-dimensional images produced, a three-dimensional image can be created by computer reconstruction.
Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Synonyms
Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography, Medical Imaging, Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography, SPECT, SPECT imaging, Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon, tomography, emission computed, single photon
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