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.

Origin of photoscan

1
First recorded in 1955–60; photo- + scan

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