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Radiation
A form of energy carried by waves or a stream of particles
X-radiation
A high-energy radiation produced by the collision of a beam of electrons with a metal target in an x-ray tube.
X-ray
A beam of energy that has the power to penetrate substances and record image shadows on receptors (photographic film or digital sensors)
Radiology
The science or study of radiation as used in medicine; a branch of medical science that deals with the therapeutic use of x-rays, radioactive substances, and other forms of radiant energy.
Dental Radiograph
A photographic image produced on a receptor by the passage of x-rays through teeth and related structures.
Radiography
The art and science of making radiographs by the exposure of a receptor to x-rays.
Dental Radiography
The production of radiographs of the teeth and adjacent structures by the exposure of an image receptor to x-rays.
Dental Radiographer
Any person who positions, exposes, and processes dental x-ray image receptors.
Image
A picture or likeness of an object
Image Receptor
A recording medium, examples include x-ray film, phosphor plate, or digital sensor.
Imaging, dental
The creation of digital, print or film representations of anatomic structures for the purpose of diagnosis.
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