
Imaging
Medical Context
Used to discuss techniques for creating visuals of the body's interior for diagnosis or research.
Cardiac imaging helps visualize heart function.
Technical Term
'Imaging' in a medical context often involves equipment like MRI or CT scanners.
She scheduled an imaging appointment for her MRI scan.
Not Just X-rays
Medical imaging includes various methods, not just traditional X-rays; each has different uses.
The oncologist recommended PET imaging for cancer detection.