Cancer-Related Dictionary
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Bioluminescence imaging is a non-invasive technique used to study biological processes in living organisms by detecting light emitted from chemical reactions within the body. This method is often used in research to track cellular and molecular events in real-time.
Read full definition→A bone scan is a nuclear imaging test that helps diagnose and track several types of bone diseases and conditions. It involves injecting a small amount of radioactive material, which then travels through the bloodstream and is absorbed by the bones. A scanner detects and measures the radiation, creating images or "maps" of bone metabolism for analysis.
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