imaging

[im-uh-jing]

noun

1. Psychology.,  a technique in which one uses mental images to control bodily processes and thus ease pain or to succeed in some endeavor that one has visualized in advance.

2. Medicine/Medical.,  the use of computerized axial tomography, sonography, or other specialized techniques and instruments to obtain pictures of the interior of the body, especially those including soft tissues.

imaging

1. The creation of visual representations of objects, such as a body parts or celestial bodies, for the purpose of medical diagnosis or data collection, using any of a variety of usually computerized techniques. Within the field of medicine, important imaging technologies include compuertized axial tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasonography.

Word History and Origins

Origin of imaging¹

First recorded in 1660–70, for the earlier sense “imagination”; image + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The 62 day target includes time for tests to diagnose cancer, including imaging, endoscopy and pathology tests.

From BBC

Sonar imaging, which mapped the ocean floor using sound waves, led researchers to what they claimed was a small aircraft.

From BBC

Some years ago, I was interviewing a Columbia neurologist for a potential article on imaging.

From Los Angeles Times

The model is now being upgraded to account for more medical data such as imaging, genetics and blood analysis.

From BBC

To imitate human heat and thus deceive Ukrainian thermal imaging cameras, their trunks are wrapped with heating wire underneath the jacket.

From BBC