Definition of Autoradiography

1. Noun. Producing a radiograph by means of the radiation emitted from the specimen being photographed.

Generic synonyms: Radiography, Skiagraphy

Definition of Autoradiography

1. [n -PHIES]

Medical Definition of Autoradiography

1. A specimen containing radioactive atoms is overlaid with a photographic emulsion (X-ray film), which is subsequently developed, revealing the localisation of radioactivity as a pattern of silver grains. Resolution is determined by the path length of the radiation and so the low energy beta emitting isotope, tritium, is usually used. The technique can be used to visualise radioactively labelled molecules or fragments of molecules, used in analyzing length and number of DNA fragments after they are separated by gel electrophoresis. (12 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Autoradiography

autopsorin
autopsy
autopsy
autopsying
autoptic
autoptic
autoptical
autoradiogram
autoradiogram
autoradiograms
autoradiograph
autoradiograph
autoradiographic
autoradiographs
autoradiography (current term)
autoradiography (current term)
autoreceptors
autoregulation
autoregulation
autoreinfection
autoreproduction
autorotate
autorotated
autorotates
autorotating
autorotation
autorotations
autoroute
autoroutes
autorrhaphy

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