👉 Galvanoscopic, in medical imaging, refers to a procedure where images of an organ are produced by applying electrical currents to electrodes placed on the body. In this process, light is directed at specific areas within the body, which can be used to diagnose and treat conditions such as cancer, heart disease, or neurological disorders. The term "galvanoscopic" comes from the German word "Galen", meaning "light," which is often used in medical contexts to describe the way light is used for