Chapter 1

1. Radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system
4. Visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflections of pulses of ultrasonic waves directed into the tissue
7. The creation of sectional images of the body that demonstrate the physiologic function of various organs and systems
8. Capacity to operate or work
9. 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
13. Physician who specializes in the use of x-rays and other forms of both ionizing and nonionizing radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
16. Radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the vascular system
18. Electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength that is produced when electrons moving at high velocity are suddenly stopped
20. Any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, thus acquiring a net charge
21. Ultrasonographic imaging of the heart and associated vasculature

2. Energy transmitted by waves through space or through a medium
3. Branch of radiology involved in the treatment of disease by means of x-rays or radioactive substances
5. Branch of radiology that involves the introduction of radioactive substances into the body for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
6. General term applied to an individual who performs radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine technology
10. An advanced-level radiographer who extends the capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environment, thereby enhancing patient care
11. Radiography of the breast
12. Measurement of bone density using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry to detect osteoporosis
14. Branch of the health sciences dealing with radioactive substances and radiant energy and with the diagnosis and treatment of disease by means of both ionizing and nonionizing radiation
15. Process of using a magnetic field and radiofrequencies to create sectional images of the body
17. Making of records of internal structures of the body by passing x-rays or gamma rays through the body to act on specially sensitized film or an imaging plate or system
19. synonym for x-ray