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