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emission computed tomography (ECT) Etymology: L, emittere, to send forth; computare, to count; Gk, tome, section, graphein, to record a form of tomography in which the emitted decay products, as positrons or gamma rays, of an ingested radioactive pharmaceutical are recorded in detectors outside the body. Computer reconstruction of the data yields a cross-sectional image of the body. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Positron Corporation designs, manufactures, markets and supports advanced cardiac molecular imaging devices utilizing single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET). Positron Corporation designs, manufactures, markets and supports advanced cardiac molecular imaging devices utilizing single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET). Positron Corporation designs, manufactures, markets and supports advanced cardiac molecular imaging devices utilizing single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET). |
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