How can I use my imac as an extra monitor ?

I want to connect my pc to my imac to use the mac as the monitor. My video card only has a dvi slot

Are there no cable solutions that I can use between the pc and imac. This would be the third monitor.(The video card allows for 3 monitors to be used). The other 2 monitors are primary 5MP medical mmonitors and I don't want to add a pc monitor to my desk (for space reasons) , but would like to connect to the MAC.

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