loading...| Preferred Name |
PET Scanner |
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| Synonyms |
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| Definitions |
A measurement (or image acquisition) device that produces a three-dimensional image or picture of functional processes in the body. It detects pairs of gamma rays emitted indirectly by a positron-emitting radionuclide (tracer), which is introduced into the body on a biologically active molecule. |
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| ID |
http://bioontology.org/ontologies/BiomedicalResourceOntology.owl#PET_Scanner |
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| Definition |
A measurement (or image acquisition) device that produces a three-dimensional image or picture of functional processes in the body. It detects pairs of gamma rays emitted indirectly by a positron-emitting radionuclide (tracer), which is introduced into the body on a biologically active molecule. |
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| editorial note |
pending final vetting: location in hierarchy and harmonize with OBI/eagle-i |
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| preferred label |
PET Scanner |
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| prefixIRI |
BRO:PET_Scanner |
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| subClassOf |
http://bioontology.org/ontologies/BiomedicalResourceOntology.owl#Instrument http://bioontology.org/ontologies/BiomedicalResourceOntology.owl#Medical_Device |