Structured Summary
Abstract
Any visual display of structural or functional patterns of organs or tissues for diagnostic evaluation. It includes measuring physiologic and metabolic responses to physical and chemical stimuli, as well as ultramicroscopy.
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Classification
Broader headings
Narrower headings
- Cardiac Imaging Techniques
- Computer-Assisted Image Interpretation
- Dacryocystography
- Forensic Imaging
- Microscopy
- Microwave Imaging
- Molecular Imaging
- Multimodal Imaging
- Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
- Neuroimaging
- Optical Imaging
- Photography
- Postmortem Imaging
- Radiography
- Radiomics
- Radionuclide Imaging
- Respiratory-Gated Imaging Techniques
- Stroboscopy
- Subtraction Technique
- Terahertz Imaging
- Thermography
- Three-Dimensional Imaging
- Tomography
- Ultrasonography
- Voltage-Sensitive Dye Imaging
- Whole Body Imaging
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Used as a Subheading
Diagnostic Imaging is also a MeSH subheading (qualifier Q000000981), attached to other headings to focus them on this aspect:
Used for the visualization of an anatomical structure or for the diagnosis of disease. Commonly used imaging techniques include radiography, radionuclide imaging, thermography, tomography, and ultrasonography
- Qualifier ID
- Q000000981
- Qualifier Tree
- Y04.010
Indexing annotation
subheading only; coordinate with specific imaging technique if pertinent
Subheading synonyms
- X-ray
- X-ray diagnosis
- X-ray image
- echography
- echotomography
- radiography
- radioisotope scanning
- radionuclide imaging
- roentgenography
- ultrasonic diagnosis
- ultrasonography
- ultrasound
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Synonyms
3 entry terms
- Imaging, Diagnostic
- Imaging, Medical
- Medical Imaging
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Aspects Covered
14 allowable subheadings
Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.
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Indexing Annotation
general only; prefer /diag image with anatomical term or disease term and coordinate with specific imaging technique if pertinent
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History Note
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Previous Indexing
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (1975-1987)
- Photography (1966-1971)
- Radiography (1975-1987)
- Radiology (1971-1987)
- Radionuclide Imaging (1977-1987)
- Technology, Radiologic (1966-1987)
- Thermography (1966-1987)
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed (1977-1987)
- Ultrasonic Diagnosis (1985-1987)
- Ultrasonics (1971-1987)
- specific radiographic technique (1966-1987)
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Diagnostic Imaging. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003952. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003952
- Diagnostic Imaging. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_imaging
- Diagnostic Imaging. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q931309