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/sin tig"reuh fee/, n.the process of producing a scintigram.[1955-60; see SCINTIGRAM, -GRAPHY]
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scintigraphy — ☆ scintigraphy [sin tig′rə fē ] n. [ SCINTI(LLATION) + GRAPHY] a technique for recording with the aid of a scintiscanner the distribution of a radioactive tracer substance in body tissue … English World dictionary
Scintigraphy — A diagnostic test in which a two dimensional picture of a body radiation source is obtained by the use of radioisotopes. To take a specific example, cholescintigraphy (scintigraphy of the biliary system) is done to examine the biliary system and… … Medical dictionary
scintigraphy — scintigrafija statusas T sritis Standartizacija ir metrologija apibrėžtis Junginių buvimo ir judėjimo gyvo organizmo organuose tyrimo būdas, pagrįstas žymėtųjų atomų stebėjimu. atitikmenys: angl. scintigraphy; scintiscanning vok. Szintigraphie, f … Penkiakalbis aiškinamasis metrologijos terminų žodynas
scintigraphy — scintigrafija statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. scintigraphy; scintiscanning vok. Szintigraphie, f rus. сцинтиграфия, f pranc. scintigraphie, f … Fizikos terminų žodynas
scintigraphy — noun Etymology: scintillation + graphy; from the scintillation counter used to record radiation on the picture Date: 1958 a diagnostic technique in which a two dimensional picture of internal body tissue is produced through the detection of… … New Collegiate Dictionary
scintigraphy — noun A radiographic technique, using radioactive tracers, for the diagnosis of injuries to bones Syn: scintiphotography … Wiktionary
scintigraphy — [sɪn tɪgrəfi] noun Medicine a technique in which a scintillation counter or similar detector is used with a radioactive tracer to obtain an image of a bodily organ. Derivatives scintigram noun scintigraphic adjective Origin 1950s: from… … English new terms dictionary
scintigraphy — scin·tig·ra·phy … English syllables
scintigraphy — scin•tig•ra•phy [[t]sɪnˈtɪg rə fi[/t]] n. med the production of a record of the intensity and distribution of radioactivity in tissues after administration of a radioactive tracer • Etymology: 1955–60; scinti (llation) + graphy … From formal English to slang
scintigraphy — n. the use of a radioisotope and a scintillation counter to get an image or record of a bodily organ etc. Etymology: SCINTILLATION + GRAPHY … Useful english dictionary
