Preferred Label : Infrared Thermography;
NCIt definition : In medicine, a procedure in which an infrared camera is used to measure temperature
differences on the surface of the body. The camera makes pictures that show areas
of possible abnormal cell growth because abnormal tissue gives off more heat than
normal tissue does.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: In medicine, a procedure in which an infrared camera (one that senses heat)
is used to measure temperature differences on the surface of the body. The camera
makes pictures that show areas of possible abnormal cell growth because abnormal tissue
gives off more heat than normal tissue does.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000468783;
Origin ID : C62663;
UMLS CUI : C1831737;
Semantic type(s)
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