teleradiology

teleradiology
The interpretation of digitized diagnostic images transmitted by modem over telephone lines. [tele- + radiology]

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tele·ra·di·ol·o·gy .tel-ə-.rād-ē-'äl-ə-jē n, pl -gies radiology concerned with the transmission of digitized medical images (as X-rays, CAT scans, and sonograms) over electronic networks and with the interpretation of the transmitted images for diagnostic purposes

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n.
the process of transmitting and receiving medical images, to and from distant sites, using the telephone (or cable or satellite) network. This requires a dedicated broad-band link, such as an ISDN line, that has greater capacity for data transfer than standard telephone lines.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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