Fluoroscopic (adjective)

Relating to or produced by fluoroscopy, a type of medical imaging that uses X-rays and a fluorescent screen to create real-time images of the inside of the body.

Origin:

Fluoroscopic is derived from the word fluorescence, which means the ability to emit light, and the greek word skopein, which means to look. the term was first used in the late 19th century.

Examples:

1. The patient was examined using fluoroscopic imaging.
2. The fluoroscopic X-ray machine allows doctors to see the patient's internal organs in real-time.
3. Fluoroscopic imaging is used to guide the placement of catheters and other medical devices.
4. Fluoroscopic images are used to detect cancer, infections, and other conditions.
5. A fluoroscopic examination is a safe and efficient way to diagnose certain conditions.