scintigraphy

American

[sin-tig-ruh-fee] / sɪnˈtɪg rə fi /

noun

the process of producing a scintigram.

scintigraphy British

/ ˌsɪnˈtɪɡrəfɪ /

noun

med a diagnostic technique using a radioactive tracer and scintillation counter for producing pictures ( scintigrams ) of internal parts of the body

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Etymology

Origin of scintigraphy

First recorded in 1955–60; see origin at scintigram, -graphy

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