Bone scan — Bone imaging is a study to visually detect bone abnormalities. Such imaging studies include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X ray computed tomography (CT) and especially nuclear medicine. In the latter case the patient is injected with a small… … Wikipedia
bone scan — an imaging investigation of the musculoskeletal system using radioactive tracers. Technetium 99m phosphate is injected intravenously and absorbed into the hydroxyapatite crystals of bone. It concentrates in areas of increased blood flow and… … The new mediacal dictionary
bone scan — /ˈboʊn skæn/ (say bohn skan) noun Medicine an examination of bone metabolic activity which uses a scanner (def. 2) to measure concentrations of radioactive material in the bone after the injection of a source of radioactivity …
bone scan — noun An X ray of bone taken after injection of radioactive material that accumulates there and reveals its structure … Wiktionary
bone scan — medical examination which produces picture images of bones … English contemporary dictionary
bone scan — A technique to create images of bones on a computer screen or on film. A small amount of radioactive material is injected into a blood vessel and travels through the bloodstream; it collects in the bones and is detected by a scanner … English dictionary of cancer terms
Bone spavin — is a bony growth within the lower hock joint of horse or cattle. It is caused by osteoarthritis, and the degree of lameness that results can be serious enough to end a horse s competitive career.Description of bone spavinBone spavin is… … Wikipedia
bone cancer — ▪ disease Introduction disease characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells of the bone. Primary bone cancer that is, cancer that arises directly in the bone is relatively rare. In the United States, for example, only about 2,400 new cases … Universalium
Bone fracture — Classification and external resources Internal and external views of an arm with a compound fracture, both before and after surgery. ICD 10 … Wikipedia
bone mineral density scan — An imaging test that measures bone density (the amount of bone mineral contained in a certain volume of bone) by passing x rays with two different energy levels through the bone. It is used to diagnose osteoporosis (decrease in bone mass and… … English dictionary of cancer terms
