Positron is the antimatter counterpart of the electron, carrying a positive charge. Used in medical imaging via PET scans, it annihilates with electrons to produce detectable gamma rays. This technology benefits oncologists and radiologists by enabling precise cancer detection, while patients gain from earlier, non-invasive diagnoses.
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