photoscan

[ foh-tuh-skan ]
/ ˈfoʊ təˌskæn /

verb (used with object), pho·to·scanned, pho·to·scan·ning.

to study the distribution of a radioactive isotope or radiopaque dye in (a body organ or part) through the use of x-rays.

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Origin of photoscan

First recorded in 1955–60; photo- + scan

Words nearby photoscan

photorefractive keratectomy, photoresist, photoresistor, photorespiration, photoretinopathy, photoscan, photosensitive, photosensitivity, photosensitization, photosensitize, photosensor
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Medical definitions for photoscan

photoscan
[ fō′tə-skăn′ ]

n.

scintigram
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