scintigraphy

[ sin-tig-ruh-fee ]
/ sɪnˈtɪg rə fi /

noun

the process of producing a scintigram.

Origin of scintigraphy

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

British Dictionary definitions for scintigraphy

scintigraphy
/ (ˌsɪnˈtɪɡrəfɪ) /

noun

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

Word Origin for scintigraphy

C20: from scinti ( llation) + -graphy

Medical definitions for scintigraphy

scintigraphy
[ sĭn-tĭgrə-fē ]

n.

scintiphotography