Radiology 1

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Across
  1. 2. flat plate containing a series of narrow vertical lead strips, used to reduce the amount of scatter radiation reaching the x-ray film
  2. 5. magnetic resonance imaging
  3. 8. high energy electromagnetic radiation capable of penetrating tissues and other substances
  4. 9. (2 words) the diffusion or deviation of x-rays produced by the medium through which the x-rays pass
  5. 11. the degree of perceptible difference between two color tones
  6. 12. Potter-Bucky diaphragm; a moving grid located beneath the table
Down
  1. 1. anything that decreases the quality of the radiograph resulting in difficult evaluation and interpretation
  2. 3. the degree of blackness of the radiograph
  3. 4. a device used to measure radiation exposure to personnel
  4. 5. milliamperes
  5. 6. device used to measure the thickness of anatomic parts
  6. 7. (2 words) mechanism consisting of an anode and a cathode in a vacuum that produces a controlled x-ray beam
  7. 10. digital radiography
  8. 13. kilovoltage peak