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photoscan

[foh-tuh-skan]
verb (used with object), pho·to·scanned, pho·to·scan·ning.
  1. 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
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photoscan in Medicine

photoscan

(fō′tə-skăn′)
n.
  1. scintigram
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