Single-photon emission computed tomography

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-007781",
  "term": "Single-photon emission computed tomography",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A special type of computed tomography (CT) scan in which a small amount of a radioactive drug is injected into a vein and a scanner is used to make detailed images of areas inside the body where the radioactive material is taken up by the cells. Single-photon emission computed tomography can give information about blood flow to tissues and chemical reactions (metabolism) in the body. Also called SPECT.",
  "synonyms": [
    "SPECT"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/single-photon-emission-computed-tomography/"
}