molecular imaging
[mə-ˈle-kyə-lər ˈi-mi-jiŋ]
noun
imagem molecular
1. A medical imaging technique that visualizes molecular and cellular processes in living organisms using molecular probes or tracers
Molecular imaging allows doctors to detect cancer at the cellular level before tumors become visible on conventional imaging.
A imagem molecular permite aos médicos detectar câncer no nível celular antes de os tumores se tornarem visíveis em imagens convencionais.
2. A diagnostic method that combines imaging technology with molecular biology to track biochemical changes and disease progression
PET scans are a common form of molecular imaging used in oncology and neurology.
Varreduras PET são uma forma comum de imagem molecular usada em oncologia e neurologia.
Molecular imaging is a rapidly evolving field in both Brazil and the United States, representing advances in personalized medicine and precision diagnostics. In Brazil, major hospitals and research institutes in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro have increasingly adopted these technologies. The term reflects the globalization of medical terminology, with similar usage across English and Portuguese-speaking medical communities, though Portugal may prefer 'imagiologia molecular' in official healthcare documentation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cutting-edge molecular imaging
advanced molecular imaging techniques
real-time molecular imaging
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