scintigraphy

scin·tig·ra·phy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sin-tig-ruh-fee]
- /sɪnˈtɪg rə fi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sin-tig-ruh-fee]
- /sɪnˈtɪg rə fi/

Definitions of scintigraphy word

noun scintigraphy the process of producing a scintigram. 1
noun scintigraphy a diagnostic technique using a radioactive tracer and scintillation counter for producing pictures (scintigrams) of internal parts of the body 0
noun scintigraphy a technique for recording with the aid of a scintiscanner the distribution of a radioactive tracer substance in body tissue 0

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Origin of scintigraphy

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Scintigraphy

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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scintigraphy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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