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Bone Densitometry measurement of bone density using dual-energy x-ray
radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the
Cardiovascular Interventional Technology
cardiovascular system
recording of a predetermined plane in the body using an x-ray beam that is measure,
Computed Tomography
recorded, and then processed by a computer for display on a monitor
visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflections of pulses of
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
ultrasonic waves directed into the tissue
Energy the ability to do work
any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, thus acquiring a net
Ionization
charge
process of using a magnetic field and radiofrequencies to create sectional images of
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
the body
Mammography radiography of the breast
branch of radiology that involves the introduction of radioactive substances into the
Nuclear Medicine Technology
body for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
the creation of sectional images of the body that demonstrate the psychologic
Positron Emission Tomography
function of various organs and systems
Radiation energy transmitted by waves through space or matter
branch of radiology involved in treatment of disease by means of x-rays or
Radiation Therapy
radioactive substances
making of records (radiographs) of internal structures o the body by passing x-rays
Radiography or gamma rays through the body to act on specially sensitized film or an imaging
plate or system
general term applied to an individual who performs radiography, radiation therapy,
Radiologic Technologist
or nuclear medicine technology
physician who specializes in the use of x-rays and other forms of both ionizing and
Radiologist
nonionizing radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
an advanced-level radiographer who extends the capacity of the radiologist in the
Radiologist Assistant
diagnostic imaging environment, thereby enhancing patient care
branch of health sciences dealing with radioactive substances and radiant energy
Radiology ans with the diagnosis and treatment of disease by means of both ionizing (ex:
roentgen rays) and nonionizing (ex: ultrasound) radiation
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