Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
autoradiograph
noun
/ˌɔːtəʊˈreɪdɪəɡrɑːf/
Definition
An autoradiograph is a record of the distribution of radioactive substances within a sample, typically created by placing a photographic film or detector in close proximity to the sample, allowing the radiation emitted by the sample to expose the film or detector.
Examples
- The autoradiograph revealed the specific area where the drug was absorbed in the tissue sample.
- Researchers used autoradiographs to track the movement of the radiolabeled molecules through the cell membranes.
- His study utilized autoradiographs to effectively illustrate the distribution of the nanoparticles within the biological specimens.
Meaning
It is used primarily in scientific and medical research to visualize the localization of radio-labeled compounds in various materials, such as tissues or cells.
Synonyms
- Radiograph
- Nuclear imaging
- Radioactive imaging
