SPECT

Definition	:	Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography
Category	:	Medical » Healthcare
Country/Region	:	Worldwide
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Type	:	Acronym

What does SPECT mean?

Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) is a nuclear medicine imaging technique that uses gamma rays to create three-dimensional (3D) images of the distribution of a radioactive tracer in the body.
SPECT involves the administration of a small amount of a radioactive substance, known as a radiotracer or radiopharmaceutical, which emits gamma rays. These gamma rays are detected by a gamma camera as the patient lies on a scanning table.
SPECT is used to diagnose a variety of medical conditions, including heart disease, cancer, bone disorders, and brain disorders.