Pronunciation of 'Positron Emission Tomography'
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a medical imaging technique that uses radioactive substances to visualize and measure changes in metabolic processes and other physiological activities in the body.
Word Origin
The term originates from scientific terminology: 'positron' (a subatomic particle), 'emission' (release), and 'tomography' (imaging by sections). It was developed in the mid-20th century as a diagnostic tool in medicine.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A diagnostic imaging technique that uses positrons to produce detailed images of organs and tissues.
Pronounced as ‘PAH-zih-tron ih-MIH-shun tuh-MAH-gruh-fee’. 'Positron' starts with 'PAH', 'Emission' with 'ih-MIH', and 'Tomography' with 'tuh-MAH'.