nuclear imaging

imaging that involves scanning for emissions from radioactive isotopes injected into the body. Techniques include positron emission tomography and single photon emission computed tomography. These forms of scanning yield information not only about the anatomy of an organ but also about its functions; they are therefore valuable for medical diagnosis and research. See also brain imaging.

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November 21st 2024

character disorder

formerly, in psychoanalysis, an alternative name for personality disorder.