Definition of Scintigram

1. Noun. (medicine) An image of part of the body, obtained by measuring (by means of scintillation or a similar method) the radiation emitted by a radioactive tracer. ¹

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Medical Definition of Scintigram

1. (radioisotope scan) a scan examination following the injection of a radioactive substance - this is to check for cancer spread to the bones or to study the function of other organs e.g. Kidneys, heart, lungs etc. The injection does not make the patient permanently radioactive and is very safe. (16 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scintigram

scimitarlike
scimitars
scimiter
scimiters
scincid
scincid lizard
scincoid
scincoidea
scincoidian
scincoids
scinderin
sciniph
sciniphs
scink
scinticisternography
scintigram (current term)
scintigrams
scintigraphic
scintigraphic angiography
scintigraphies
scintigraphy
scintilla
scintillae
scintillant
scintillantly
scintillas
scintillascope
scintillate
scintillated
scintillates

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