scintigraphy

[ sin-tig-ruh-fee ]

noun

1. the process of producing a scintigram.

scintigraphy

/ ˌsɪnˈtɪɡrəfɪ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of scintigraphy¹

First recorded in 1955–60; scintigram, -graphy

Word History and Origins

Origin of scintigraphy¹

C20: from scinti ( llation ) + -graphy