gamma camera
[ˈɡæmə ˈkæmərə]
nounfemininepl: gamma cameras
câmara gama
1. A medical imaging device that detects gamma radiation emitted by radioactive isotopes injected into the patient's body to create images of organs and tissues
The gamma camera revealed abnormal activity in the thyroid gland.
A câmara gama revelou atividade anormal na glândula tireoide.
2. Diagnostic imaging equipment used in nuclear medicine to visualize the distribution of radiopharmaceuticals within the body
The hospital invested in a new gamma camera for more accurate cardiac imaging.
O hospital investiu em uma nova câmara gama para imagem cardíaca mais precisa.
The gamma camera is a specialized piece of medical equipment primarily discussed in clinical and healthcare settings. Both in the USA and Brazil, the English term 'gamma camera' is often used even in Portuguese-speaking medical environments, though 'câmara gama' is the formal Portuguese translation. This is common in technical medical fields where English terminology is widely adopted internationally.
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