Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Thermography

Imaging the temperatures in a material, or in the body or an organ. Imaging is based on self-emanating infrared radiation (HEAT WAVES), or on changes in properties of the material or tissue that vary with temperature, such as ELASTICITY; MAGNETIC FIELD; or LUMINESCENCE.

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Imaging the temperatures in a material, or in the body or an organ. Imaging is based on self-emanating infrared radiation (HEAT WAVES), or on changes in properties of the material or tissue that vary with temperature, such as ELASTICITY; MAGNETIC FIELD; or LUMINESCENCE.

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4 entry terms
  • Temperature Mapping
  • Mapping, Temperature
  • Mappings, Temperature
  • Temperature Mappings

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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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coordinate with disease /diag

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67(65)

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  1. E01w.370.350w.800w
  2. E05.933w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Thermography. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013817. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013817
  2. Thermography. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermography
  3. Thermography. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q624587