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Tomography, Optical MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Tomography, Optical
Tree Number(s)
E01.370.350.589.249
E01.370.350.825.805
E05.642.249
Unique ID
D041622
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D041622
Scope Note
Projection of near-IR light (INFRARED RAYS), in the 700-1000 nm region, across an object in parallel beams to an array of sensitive photodetectors. This is repeated at various angles and a mathematical reconstruction provides three dimensional MEDICAL IMAGING of tissues. Based on the relative transparency of tissues to this spectra, it has been used to monitor local oxygenation, brain and joints.
Entry Version
TOMOGR OPTICAL
Entry Term(s)
Optical Tomography
NLM Classification #
WN 206
Previous Indexing
Tomography (1982-2003)
Public MeSH Note
2004
History Note
2004
Date Established
2004/01/01
Date of Entry
2003/07/09
Revision Date
2013/07/09
Tomography, Optical Preferred
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