Imaging Vocabulary

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Imaging Vocabulary

• Making Sure You Say the Right Word

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Imaging Vocabulary

• Computed tomography (CT scan) uses a computer
  and x-rays to make many pictures of a body part
  and then assembles them to make a 3D image.

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Imaging Vocabulary

• Density it is a measure of how much mass is
  contained in an object

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Imaging Vocabulary

• Fluoroscopy uses x-rays to view internal organs
  in motion.

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Imaging Vocabulary

• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses radio
  waves and strong magnets to make detailed
  pictures of internal organs.

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Imaging Vocabulary

• Radiologic technologist operates the
  radiographic equipment, explains the procedure to
  reassure the patient and positions the patient
  for the imaging.

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Imaging Vocabulary

• Radiologist physician who analyzes images made
  by the technicians and prepares a report for the
  patients personal physician.

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Imaging Vocabulary

• Ultra sound uses high frequency sound waves
  which are recorded and displayed as a picture
  which can show movement of blood and tissues. It
  can also be used to make images of an unborn baby.

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Imaging Vocabulary

• X-ray uses radiation to look through tissues to
  examine bones, cavities, or foreign objects in
  the body.