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Undergraduate 2
09/09/2011

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Radiation
Definition
Energy that is transmitted by waves through space or through a medium
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Energy
Definition
The capacity to operate or work
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Energy
Definition
The capacity to operate or work
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Ionization
Definition
Any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron thus acquiring a net charge
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Sound
Definition
A form of Mechanical Energy
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Electrocardiography and electroencephalography
Definition
Methods of imaging the electrical activities of the heart and of the brain,respectively
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Bone Densitometry
Definition
The measurement of bone density using dual-energy x-ray absoptiometry to detect osteoporosis
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Computed Tomography
Definition
Recording of predetermined plane in the body using an x-ray beam that is measured, recorded and then process by a computer for display
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Definition
Process of using a magnetic field and radiofrequencies to create sectional images of the body
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Mammography
Definition
Radiography of the breast
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Nuclear Medicine Technology
Definition
Branch of radiology that involves the introduction of radioactive substances into the body for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
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Radiation Therapy
Definition
Branch of radiology involved in the treatment of disease by means of x-rays or radioactive substances
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Radiologist
Definition
Physician who specializes in the use of roentgen rays and other forms of radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
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Radiologist Assistant
Definition
An advanced-level radiography who extends the capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environment
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Radiology
Definition
Branch of the health sciences dealing with radioactive substances and radiant energy and with the daignosis and treatment of disease by means of both ionizing (e.g., roentgen rays) and nonionizing (e.g. ultrasound) radiation
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Radiology
Definition
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 (e.g., roentgen rays) and nonionizing (e.g. ultrasound) radiation
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Roentgen Ray
Definition
Synonym for x-ray
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X-ray
Definition
Electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength that is produced when electrons moving at high velocity are suddenly stopped.
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