Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Diagnostic Imaging

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.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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

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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

88

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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

  1. National Library of Medicine. Diagnostic Imaging. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003952. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003952
  2. Diagnostic Imaging. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_imaging
  3. Diagnostic Imaging. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q931309