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imaging

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˈɪmɪdʒɪŋ// UK //ˈɪmɪdʒɪŋ// imag·ing

n. the process of making a picture of something, especially the inside of the body. Doctors use this to see bones or organs without surgery.

n. the process of creating visual representations of the interior of a body or object for clinical analysis or medical intervention. Often used in technical contexts to describe the application of various technologies like X-rays, ultrasound, or MRI.


SIMPLE

The doctor ordered medical imaging to check my broken arm.

CONTEXTUAL

Advances in diagnostic imaging have made it much easier for surgeons to plan complex operations with high precision.

COMPLEX

While traditional X-rays remain a staple of clinical practice, modern resonance imaging provides a far more detailed view of soft tissue structures without exposing the patient to ionizing radiation.

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