What is another word for nuclear imaging?
Pronunciation: [njˈuːkli͡əɹ ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɪŋ] (IPA) 
Nuclear imaging is a type of medical imaging that uses small amounts of radioactive materials to produce images of organs, tissues, and bones. Synonyms for nuclear imaging include radionuclide imaging, molecular imaging, nuclear medicine imaging, and scintigraphy. Radionuclide imaging uses radioactive tracers to create images, while molecular imaging measures biological processes at the molecular level. Nuclear medicine imaging is a broad category that includes different types of scans such as PET scans, SPECT scans, and bone scans. Scintigraphy is a type of nuclear imaging that uses gamma rays to produce images and is commonly used for bone scans and thyroid scans. Regardless of the term used, all of these techniques provide important diagnostic tools for medical professionals.
