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3. involves introduction of radioactive substances into the body for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
5. synonym for x-ray
8. visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflections of pulses of ultrasonic waves directed into tissue
12. any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, thus acquiring a net charge
13. measurement of bone density using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry to detect osteoporosis
14. radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system
17. extends capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging enviroment
18. radiography of the breast

1. recording of a predetermined plane in the body using an x-ray beam that is measured, recorded, then processed by a computer for display on a monitor
2. individual who performs radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
4. capacity to operate or work
6. energy transmitted by waves through space or through a medium
7. health science branch dealing with radioactive substances and radiant energy
9. specializes in use of x-rays and other forms of both ionizing and nonionizing radiation in diagnoses and disease treatment
10. branch of radiology involved in treatment in tumors or cancer
11. creation of sectional images of the body that demonstrates the physiologic function of various organs and systems
15. making of radiographs of internal structures of the body by passing x-rays and gamma rays
16. electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength that is produced when electrons moving at high velocity suddenly stopped