Glossary

MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging - A medical imaging technique using strong magnetic fields to generate images of organs.

PET

Positron emission tomography - A medical imaging technique using radioactive tracers to visualize activity in cells and tissue.

X-ray

Röntgen radiation is a high-energy electromagnetic radiation that can penetrate tissue and one can therefore distinguish between different materials by looking at the amount of absorption.

CT

Computed Tomography - A medical imaging technique using X-rays to create detailed images of bone and soft tissue. Also known as a CAT scan (Computed axial tomography)