noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A scan for the presence of radioactive material in a sample; especially for a radioactive tracer in an organ

Verb

1. 1
   To perform a scan of this kind.

Etymology

From radio- + scan.

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