Autoradiography (also known as Radioautography): The making of a radiograph of an object or tissue by recording on a photographic plate the radiation emitted by radioactive material within the object. (Dorland, 27th ed)

NIH MeSH · D001345Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Autoradiography

Also known asRadioautography

Definition

The making of a radiograph of an object or tissue by recording on a photographic plate the radiation emitted by radioactive material within the object. (Dorland, 27th ed)

MeSH classification

  • E01.370.225.750.132
  • E05.200.750.132
  • E05.799.256

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Common questions about Autoradiography

What does Autoradiography mean in medicine?
The making of a radiograph of an object or tissue by recording on a photographic plate the radiation emitted by radioactive material within the object. (Dorland, 27th ed) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Autoradiography known by any other names?
Yes. Autoradiography is also referred to as Radioautography in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Autoradiography sit in the medical classification?
Autoradiography falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E01.370.225.750.132, E05.200.750.132, E05.799.256). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001345) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗