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Radiation The emission of energy in the form of waves through space or a material.
X-radiation A high-energy ionizing electromagnetic radiation.
x-ray A form of ionizing radiation.
Radiology The science or study of radiation as used in medicine.
An image produced on photosensitive film by exposing the film to x-rays and then
Radiograph
processing it.
The making of radiographs of the teeth and adjacent structures through exposure to x-
Dental Radiography
rays.
Ionizing radiation Radiation that produces ionization.
Anode The positive electrode in the x-ray tube.
Cathode The negative electrode in the x-ray tube.
Primary beam The most penetrating beam produced at the target of the anode.
Ion An electrically charged particle.
Peak kilovoltage The x-ray tube peak voltage used during an x-ray exposure.
1/1000 of an ampere, a unit of measurement used to describe the intensity of an electric
Milliampere
current.
Electrons Tiny negatively charged particles found in the atom.
Tungsten target A focal spot in the anode.
Contrast The difference in degrees of blackness on a radiograph.
Density The overall darkness or blackness of a radiograph.
Dose (radiation) The amount of energy absorbed by tissues.
Genetic effects Effects of radiation that are passed on to future generations through genetic cells.
Somatic effects Effects of radiation that cause illness that is responsible for poor health.
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