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- 3. physician who specializes in the use of X Rays and other forms of both ionizing and non-ionizing radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- 4. in advanced level radiographer who extends the capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environment, thereby enhancing patient care.
- 5. the creation of sectional images of the body that demonstrates the physiologic function of various organs and systems.
- 6. branch of radiology involved in the treatment of disease by means of X Ray or radioactive substances.
- 8. process of using a magnetic field or radiofrequency to create sectional images of the body.
- 10. radiography of the breast.
- 11. electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength that is produced with electrons moving at a high velocity or suddenly stop.
- 13. 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.
- 14. synonym for X Ray.
- 16. measurement of bone density using dual energy X Ray absorphtiomatry (DEXA or DXA) to detect osteoporosis.
- 17. energy transmitted by waves through space or through a medium (matter).
- 19. visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflections of pulses of ultrasonic waves directed into the tissue.
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- 1. making of records (radiographs) of internal structures of the body bypassing X Rays or gamma Rays through the body to act on specially sensitized film or an imaging plate or system.
- 2. radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system.
- 7. any process by which a neutral Atom gains or loses an electron, thus acquiring a net charge.
- 9. general term applied to individuals who perform radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine technology.
- 12. branch of radiology that involves the introduction of radioactive substances into the body for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
- 15. capacity to operate or work.
- 18. branch of the Health Sciences dealing with radioactive substances and radiant energy and with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by means of both ionizing (roentgen rays) and nonionizing (ultrasound) radiation.