PoliticsAugust 1, 2026
fluoroscopy
floor-OSS-kuh-pee
Definition
A medical imaging technique that uses continuous X-rays to obtain real-time, moving images of the internal structures of a patient.
Etymology
The word is derived from the French 'fluor' (referring to the mineral fluorspar used in early screens) and the Greek 'skopein' (to look at or examine).
In the news
The article mentions that a portion of the hospital's capital campaign will fund the acquisition of new fluoroscopy equipment. This is highlighted as a critical upgrade for maintaining advanced medical diagnostic capabilities.
Nearing the goal
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