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fluoroscopy
Process of using x-rays to produce a fluorescent image on a screen.
radioisotope
A radioactive form of an element (radioisotopes) have similar structure but with different weights and charges).
radiopharmaceutical
Pertaining to the combination of a radioisotope and a drug.
radiographer
Aids physicians in administering diagnostic x-ray procedures.
roentgenology
The study of x-rays.
hysterosonogram
Record of sound waves within the uterus (after injection of fluid to distend the uterine cavity).
therapeutic
Pertaining to treatment (therapy).
in vitro
Experiments performed in a test tube (glass); outside of a living organism.
in vivo
Experiments performed within a living organism.
angiogram
Record (x-ray) of blood vessels.
hysterosalpingogram
Record (x-ray) of the uterus and fallopian tubes.
pyelogram
Record (x-ray) of the renal pelvis of the kidney.
computed tomography
Process of recording x-ray images of the body in a cross-sectional view; a computer is used and images taken all around a section of the body.
radiolucent
Permitting the passage of x-rays (rays shine through).
radiopaque
Obscuring or obstructing the passage of x-rays.
cineradiography
Process of using motion picture techniques to record a series of x-ray images.
echocardiography
Process of recording sound waves (echoes) as they bounce off the heart; a picture is produced that shows the sound waves as they are reflected from tissues of different densities.
ultrasonography
Process of using ultrasound waves in the body to produce sound echoes that are recorded as an image.