Definition

A medical imaging method that uses small amounts of radioactive material to create images of the inside of the body, helping to diagnose conditions or injuries.

Example

The doctor ordered a scintigraphy to get a better view of the patient's bone health.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of scintigraphy?

Yeah, isn't that the technique used for imaging internal tissues?

Exactly! It's pretty fascinating how they use radioactive tracers.

I know, right? It really helps with diagnosing certain conditions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Scintigraphy → It is formed from "scintilla" (from Latin, meaning spark or particle) and "-graphy" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write or record). The word refers to a method of imaging that records the distribution of radioactive substances in the body, akin to capturing the 'sparks' of radiation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'scintilla' meaning spark, which helps you remember that scintigraphy is about recording the 'sparks' of radiation in the body.

Visually Confused Words