Introductory Radiologic Sciences Vocabulary Chapter 1

Flashcards covering key vocabulary terms and definitions from the introductory chapter of radiologic sciences.

Bone Densitometry (BD)?

Measurement of bone density used to detect osteoporosis.

Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI)?

Procedures used to diagnose and treat diseases of the cardiovascular system.

Computed Tomography (CT)

It produces sectional images of the body using x-rays and computer processing.

Medical Sonography

Imaging of deep body structures using high-frequency sound waves.

Echocardiography

Imaging of the heart using ultrasound.

How is Energy defined in this context?

Capacity to perform work.

Ionization

An atom gains or loses an electron and becomes charged.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Uses magnetic fields and radiofrequency waves to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body.

Mammography

Imaging of the breast.

Nuclear Medicine Technology

Uses radioactive materials to diagnose and treat disease.

Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

Produces images that demonstrate the physiologic function of organs and tissues.

Radiation

Energy transmitted through waves or particles.

Radiation Therapy

A branch of radiology that treats disease using radiation.

Radiography

The process of creating radiographs (x-ray images) of the body.

Radiologic Technologist

General term for a healthcare professional who performs diagnostic imaging or radiation therapy procedures.

Radiologist

Physician who specializes in interpreting medical images and diagnosing disease.

Radiologist Assistant

Advanced-level radiographer who extends the radiologist's ability to provide patient care.

Radiology

The branch of healthcare that uses radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Roentgen Ray

Another name for an x-ray.

Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI)

Procedures used to diagnose and treat diseases of the vascular system.

How is an X-ray produced?

Electromagnetic radiation produced when high-speed electrons are suddenly stopped.