gallium scan

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-003391",
  "term": "gallium scan",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A procedure to detect areas of the body where cells are dividing rapidly. It is used to locate cancer cells or areas of inflammation. A very small amount of radioactive gallium is injected into a vein and travels through the bloodstream. The gallium is taken up by rapidly dividing cells in the bones, tissues, and organs and is detected by a scanner.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/gallium-scan/"
}