scintigraphynoun [ U ]
uk/sɪnˈtɪɡ.rə.fi/us/sɪnˈtɪɡ.rə.fi/specializeda way of producing images of part inside the body using radioactive substances that collect in the area to be examined:
Scintigraphy can be used to assess the health and function of the kidneys.
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