Question

21 multiple choice 1 point

give the meanings for the following medical term:

pet

positron emission tomogram
positron emission tomography
positron emission test

Explanation:

Identify the medical abbreviation

The abbreviation provided is "PET".

Analyze the given options

• "positron emission tomogram": A tomogram is the actual image produced, not the name of the imaging technique itself.
• "positron emission tomography": This is the standard medical term for the functional imaging technique that detects gamma rays emitted indirectly by a positron-emitting radionuclide.
• "positron emission test": This is an incorrect description of the acronym.

Select the correct definition

The correct medical term represented by the abbreviation PET is positron emission tomography.

Answer:

• positron emission tomogram
• positron emission tomography (Correct answer)
• positron emission test