Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Science

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  1. 5. electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength that is produced when electrons moving at high velocity are suddenly stopped
  2. 6. any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, thus acquiring a net charge
  3. 7. medical sonography visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflection of pulses of ultrasonic waves directed into the tissue
  4. 8. the creation of sectional images of the body that demostrate the physiologic function of various organs and systems
  5. 9. capacity to operate of work
  6. 13. technologist general term applied to an individual who performs radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
  7. 14. radiography of the breast
  8. 15. an advanced level radiographer who extends the capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environment, thereby enhancing patient care
  9. 16. therapy branch of radiology involved in the treatment of disease by means of x-rays or radioactive substances
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  1. 1. tomography recording of a predetermined plane in the body using an x-ray beam that is measured, recorded, and then processed by a computer for display on a monitor
  2. 2. energy transmitted by waves through space or through a medium
  3. 3. ray synonym for x-ray
  4. 4. radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the cardiovascular system
  5. 10. medicine technology branch of radiology that involves the introduction of radioactive substances into the body for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
  6. 11. physicians who specialize in the use of x-rays and other forms of both ionizing and non ionizing radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
  7. 12. denisty measurement of bone denisty using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA)to detect osteoporosis
  8. 14. process of using a magnetic field and radiofrequencies to create sectional images of the body