photoscan

[foh-tuh-skan]

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.

Origin of photoscan

First recorded in 1955–60; photo- + scan

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photoscan in Medicine

photoscan

[fō′tə-skăn′]

n.

scintigram

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