Chapter 1 Key Terms Crossword

Bone Densitometry, Measurement of bone density using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA) to detect
Cardiovascular Interventional Technology, Radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular
Computed Tomography, Recording of a predetermined plane in the body using an x-ray beam that is measured, recorded, and then processed by a computer for display on a
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflections of pulses of ultrasonic waves directed into the
Energy, Capacity to operate or
Ionization, Any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, thus acquiring a net
Magnetic Resonance Imagining, Process of using a magnetic field and radiofrequencies to create sectional images of the
Mammography, Radiography of the
Nuclear Medicine Technology, Branch of radiology that involves the introduction of radioactive substances into the body for both diagnostic and therapeutic
Positron Emission Tomography, The creation of sectional images of the body that demonstrate the physiologic function of various organs and
Radiation,Energy transmitted by waves through space or through a
Radiation Therapy, Branch of radiology involved in the treatment of disease by means of x- rays or radioactive
Radiography,Making of records (radiographs) of internal structures of the body by passing x- rays or gamma rays through the body to act on specially sensitized film or an imaging plate or
Radiologic Technologist,General term applied to an individual who performs radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
Radiologist,Physician who specializes in the use of x-rays and other forms of both ionizing and nonionizing radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of
Radiologist Assistant,An advanced-level radiographer who extends the capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environment, thereby enhancing patient
Radiology, 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)
Roentgen Ray, Synonym for
X-Ray, Electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength that is produced when electrons moving at high velocity are suddenly