A result that is not likely to occur randomly, but rather is likely to be attributable to a specific cause. Statistical significance can be strong or weak, and is important to research in many math-and science-related fields, including medicine, sociology, psychology and biology.
A nuclear scan is an imaging test that uses imaging technology and trace amounts of radioactive materials, called radiotracers, to diagnose and monitor diseases and treatments. Nuclear scans can show the structure and function of most body organs and tissues.
Summary. Nuclear scans use radioactive substances to see structures and functions inside your body. They use a special camera that detects radioactivity.