Molecular breast imaging
Molecular Breast Imaging (pronunciation: mo-le-cu-lar breast i-ma-ging) is a technique used in medical imaging to detect breast cancer. This method uses a radioactive tracer and a special camera to find cancer cells in the breast.
Etymology
The term "Molecular Breast Imaging" is derived from the English language. "Molecular" refers to the study of molecules, "Breast" refers to the part of a woman's body that produces milk, and "Imaging" refers to the process of producing an image, especially of part of the body.
Procedure
Molecular Breast Imaging is a procedure that involves the injection of a small amount of a radioactive tracer into the body. This tracer is absorbed more by cancer cells than by normal cells. A special camera is then used to detect the radiation emitted by the tracer and produce images of the breast tissue. This allows doctors to see any abnormal areas where the tracer has been absorbed more, indicating the presence of cancer cells.
Related Terms
- Mammography: A technique using X-rays to detect breast cancer.
- Breast Ultrasound: An imaging technique that uses sound waves to create images of the breast.
- Breast MRI: A technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the breast.
- Biopsy: A procedure in which a small sample of tissue is removed for examination under a microscope.
- Radioactive Tracer: A substance that emits radiation and can be used to highlight certain areas of the body in medical imaging.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Molecular breast imaging
- Wikipedia's article - Molecular breast imaging
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