radionuclide imaging

[/ˌreɪ.di.oʊˈnu.klɑɪd ˈɪ.mə.dʒɪŋ/]
nounpl: radionuclide imagings
imageamento com radionuclídeos
1. A medical diagnostic imaging technique that uses radioactive substances (radionuclides) to visualize organ function and structure within the body
Radionuclide imaging is commonly used to assess cardiac function and detect bone abnormalities.
O imageamento com radionuclídeos é comumente usado para avaliar a função cardíaca e detectar anomalias ósseas.
2. A nuclear medicine procedure where a radioactive tracer is introduced into the body and detected by a gamma camera to produce images
The patient underwent radionuclide imaging to evaluate kidney function.
O paciente foi submetido a um imageamento com radionuclídeos para avaliar a função renal.
Radionuclide imaging is a standard diagnostic procedure in both Brazilian and American healthcare systems. In Brazil, it is typically performed in nuclear medicine departments of larger hospitals. The term 'cintilografia' is widely recognized among Portuguese-speaking healthcare professionals and may be preferred in medical journals and academic settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
nuclear imagingscintigraphyradionuclide scintigraphyisotope imagingnuclear medicine imaging

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
imageamento com radionuclídeos
Standard medical terminology used in hospitals and clinics throughout Brazil
Portugal
imagiologia nuclear com radionuclídeos
Portuguese healthcare system emphasizes 'imagiologia nuclear' as the primary term
Medical Community Worldwide
cintilografia
More concise alternative term used in medical literature and professional settings

Related Words

gamma cameraSPECTPET scanradioactive tracernuclear medicinediagnostic imagingradiopharmaceutical
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