pet scanner

pet scan·ner

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pet skan-er]
- /pɛt ˈskæn ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pet skan-er]
- /pɛt ˈskæn ər/

Definition of pet scanner words

noun pet scanner a tomographic imaging device that yields visual information about the ongoing activity of the brain: positron-emitting isotopes, incorporated into biologically important compounds, are injected intravenously or administered by inhalation, and the resultant gamma radiation is sensed by detectors and converted into computer-generated images of blood flow, oxygen utilization, glucose uptake, etc. 1

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pet scanner popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.