scin·tig·ra·phy
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Definition of scintigraphy
: a diagnostic technique in which a two-dimensional picture of internal body tissue is produced through the detection of radiation emitted by a radioactive substance administered into the body
Other Words from scintigraphy
scintigraphic
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ˌsin-tə-ˈgra-fik
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adjective
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adjective
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scintigraphy
noun
scin·tig·ra·phy
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plural scintigraphies
Medical Definition of scintigraphy
: a diagnostic technique in which a two-dimensional picture of internal body tissue is produced through the detection of radiation emitted by a radioactive substance administered into the body
myocardial scintigraphy
Other Words from scintigraphy
scintigraphic
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ˌsint-ə-ˈgraf-ik
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adjective
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adjective
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