scintigraphic
- adjective
- /ˌsɪn.tɪˈɡræf.ɪk/
- Specialized
- Gamma-scintigraphic scanning depends solely on emission from 123I and gives no indication of the chemical form of the isotope nor its cellular localization.
- scintigraphic evaluation
Examples
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This article reviews the application and role of subtraction scintigraphy techniques in the scintigraphic evaluation of acute lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
Academic text (2007) -
Serial blood samples over 40 minutes after tracer injection were assayed for radioactivity and acid β-glucosidase activity, but scintigraphic scanning was not practicable.
Academic text (1996) -
The doctor explained that a scintigraphic scan would provide detailed images of the patient's organs.
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After receiving a scintigraphic procedure, the doctor will analyze the images for any abnormalities.
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Using scintigraphic techniques, the medical team monitored the effectiveness of the treatment over time.
Surface Forms
Morphology
scintigraphic = scintigraphy (transparent) = scintigraphy + ic
The adjective is formed by adding the regular adjectival suffix '-ic' to the noun 'scintigraphy', yielding 'relating to scintigraphy'.
Etymology
The word scintigraphic comes from the Latin root scintilla ('spark') and the ending -graphy ('writing' or 'recording'). So a scintigraphic image is like a record of tiny 'sparks' of radioactive activity in the body, helping doctors see how organs are working.
