Definition

A medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to create real-time moving images of the interior of a body.

Example

The doctor used fluoroscopy to guide the placement of the catheter.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of fluoroscopy?

Yeah, I think it's used for looking at moving parts of the body, right?

Exactly! It's really cool how doctors can see real-time images.

I find that fascinating; technology really has come a long way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fluoroscopy → It is formed from "fluoro-" (from Latin *fluere*, meaning to flow) and "-scopy" (from Greek *skopein*, meaning to look or examine). The word describes a technique that allows for the examination of the flow of substances within the body using X-rays.

Memory Tip

Think of 'flowing' ('fluoro-') and 'looking' ('-scopy') to remember that fluoroscopy is a method for examining the flow of materials in the body.

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