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2. making of records radiographs of internal structure of the body by passing x-rays or gamma rays through the body
3. branch of health sciences dealing with radioactive substances and radiant energy and with diagnosis and treatment of disease by both ionization and non ionization radiation
5. therapy, radiology involved in the treatment of disease by means of x-rays or radioactive substances
7. electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength that is produced when electrons moving at high velocity are suddenly stopped
9. Ray, synonym for x-ray
11. radiography of the breast
14. Densitometry, measurement of bone density using DEXA or DXA
17. Interventional Technology, radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system
18. Medical Sonography, visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflections of pulses of ultrasonic waves
19. Resonance Imaging, process of using a magnetic field and radiofrequencies to create sectional images of the body

1. energy transmitted by waves through space or through a medium
4. any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron thus acquiring a net charge
6. Physician who specializes in the use of x-rays and other forms both ionizing and nonionizing radiation in diagnosis and treatment of disease
8. 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
10. assistant, an advanced level radiographer who extends the capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environment
12. Emission Tomography, images of the body that demonstrate physiological function of various organs and systems
13. Medicine Technology, radiology that involves radioactive substances into the body for both diagnostic and therapeutic
15. capacity to operate or work
16. technologist, general term applied to an individual who performs radiography/radiation therapy or nuclear medicine technology