Definition of FLUOROSCOPE

fluoroscope

Meanings

Plural: fluoroscopes

Noun

  • an X-ray machine that combines an X-ray source and a fluorescent screen to enable direct observation
  • A device used to measure the fluorescence of a solution.
  • A device used to view continuous live X-ray images on a fluorescent screen.

Verb

  • To examine with a fluoroscope.

Origin / Etymology

From fluoro- + -scope, originally after German Fluorescop.

Synonyms

roentgenoscope

Scrabble Score: 18

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Words With Friends Score: 22

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