Radiology Crossword

2. open-ended lead-lined cylinder that extends from the opening of the metal housing
4. atoms that gain or lose an electron and become unstable
6. shows up dark on an x-ray
9. controls the number of electrons produced
11. The negative electrode in the x-ray tube
13. The positive electrode in the x-ray tube
15. a filter that is a 0.5-mm-thick sheet located inside the PID in the path of the x-ray beam that filters out the nonpenetrating, longer-wavelength radiographs.
17. the color of the light on the control panel that shows the master switch is on
18. radiation A form of secondary radiation that occurs when an x-ray beam has been deflected from its path by interaction with matter

1. shows up light or white on an x-ray
3. controls the penetrating power of the x-ray
5. a measure of how well an image reproduces the fine details or outline of an object
7. Differences in degrees of blackness on an image
8. tiny, negatively charged particles that have little mass
10. Concept of radiation protection that states that all exposures should be kept as low as reasonably achievable.
12. The overall darkness or blackness of an image
14. The part of the x-ray unit that contains the x-ray tube, the high-voltage and low-voltage transformers, and insulating oil.
16. A device used to detect and measure an accumulated dosage of radiation