X-Ray Medical Terminology

Terms used in radiology | Radiology Reference Article

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There are numerous terms used in radiology (and clinical medicine more generally) that are worth knowing and this is a list of some of them. Please maintain all lists in alphabetical order. General acute ancillary chronic Cinderella diagn...

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X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, similar to visible light. Unlike light, however, x-rays have higher energy and can pass through most objects, including the body. …

X-Ray: Purpose, Procedure, and Risks - Healthline

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Radiographic positioning terminology | Radiology …

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Body positions. erect: either standing or sitting. decubitus : lying down. supine : lying on back. Trendelenburg position: the patient is supine (on an …

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RadInfo 4 Kids: Teddy gets an x-ray! Sponsored By. Glossary of Terms. Filter results: Spotlight. February is American Heart Month. Recently Posted: Pediatric lymphoma; …

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Glossary of Radiological Terms (continued from previous page) August 2004 Page 2 of 16 Atomic mass unit (amu): 1 amu is equal to one twelfth of the mass of a carbon-12 atom. …

How to Read Your Radiology Report

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In most radiology practices, the radiologist still writes the report using medical terms that your healthcare provider will understand. However, these terms may be confusing for …

Medical X-ray Imaging | FDA

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1. determining if the examination is needed to answer a clinical question; 2. considering alternative examinations that use less or no radiation exposure, such as ultrasound or …

Medical Radiology Terms & Concepts

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The X-ray medical term describes one type of radiation that travels in waves. X-ray imaging uses x-rays to take black and white images of the internal body. X-rays …

8 Terms Used in Chest X-Rays - Atlantis …

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When a patient complains of chest pain, shortness of breath and deep coughs, orders for chest x-rays are soon to follow. In fact, chest X-rays are among the …