scintigraphy

noun scin·tig·ra·phy \ sin-ˈti-grə-fē \

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

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scintigraphic

play \ˌsin-tə-ˈgra-fik\ adjective

Origin and Etymology of scintigraphy

scintillation + -graphy; from the scintillation counter used to record radiation on the picture

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First Known Use: 1957

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scintigraphy

noun scin·tig·ra·phy \ sin-ˈtig-rə-fē \

medical Definition of scintigraphy

plural scintigraphies

: 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