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.
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