Translation guide
A medical imaging technique that shows real-time X-ray video. In Japanese, the most common term is 透視 (toushi), often combined with X線 (X-sen) to specify X-ray fluoroscopy.
The real-time X-ray imaging technique used in hospitals
The standard medical term for X-ray fluoroscopy. Used in clinical settings.
医師はX線透視を使って骨折の整復を行った。
The doctor used fluoroscopy to perform fracture reduction.
Shorter form often used when context makes it clear it's X-ray fluoroscopy. Can also refer to other types of real-time imaging.
Literally 'fluoroscopic examination'. Used when referring to the procedure as a test.
明日、胃の透視検査を受ける予定です。
I'm scheduled to have a gastric fluoroscopy tomorrow.
Literally 'fluorescence fluoroscopy'. An older or more technical term, less common in everyday medical conversation.
蛍光透視法はかつて広く用いられていた。
Fluoroscopy was once widely used.
In Japanese medical settings, simply saying 透視 (toushi) is often enough when the X-ray context is clear. However, in formal documents or when precision is needed, use X線透視 (X-sen toushi).
The catheter was inserted under fluoroscopy.