Definition of "fluoroscopy" [flu•or•os•co•py]

• Examination by means of a fluoroscope. (noun)

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• "The study also shows that the X-ray-guided form of spinal tap, called fluoroscopy-guided lumbar puncture, causes a doubling in risk of bleeding for patients older than"
• "More than 40 procedures have been performed in St. John's new hybrid room, which has a robotic surgery system and cutting-edge fluoroscopy machine that allows doctors to immediately view X-ray pictures taken of structures inside the body during an operation."
• "Please be sure to read our general information about fluoroscopy before exploring the details about this procedure."