Definitions for PET

Definitions for (noun) PET

Main entry: positron emission tomography, PET

Definition: using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain)


Main entry: pet

Definition: a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement


Main entry: pet

Definition: a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)


Main entry: darling, ducky, dearie, deary, favorite, favourite, pet

Definition: a special loved one


Definitions for (verb) PET

Main entry: pet

Definition: stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking


Main entry: pet

Definition: stroke or caress gently

Usage: pet the lamb


Definitions for (adj) PET

Main entry: favored, favorite, favourite, pet, best-loved, preferent, preferred

Definition: preferred above all others and treated with partiality

Usage: the favored child


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