scintigraphy

[ sin-tig-ruh-fee ]

noun

1. the process of producing a scintigram.

scintigraphy

/ ˌsɪnˈtɪɡrəfɪ /

noun

1. med a diagnostic technique using a radioactive tracer and scintillation counter for producing pictures ( scintigrams ) of internal parts of the body

Word History and Origins

Origin of scintigraphy¹

First recorded in 1955–60; scintigram, -graphy

Word History and Origins

Origin of scintigraphy¹

C20: from scinti ( llation ) + -graphy

Example Sentences

“PET is an advanced nuclear imaging technique and Santa Anita is already the home of the Dolly Green Nuclear Scintigraphy facility, which was the first of its kind when it was installed.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Since we’ve gotten the capabilities, we’ve done more than 12,000 nuclear scintigraphy scans at Santa Anita,” said Dr. Rick Arthur, equine director at both the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and the California Horse Racing Board.

From Los Angeles Times

The most common test used was a myocardial perfusion scintigraphy -- a scan that shows blood flow in the heart.

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