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Collimator
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The diaphragm placed at the base of the cone that reduces the size of the x-ray beam
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anode
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positive electrode within x-ray tube
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dosimeter
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film badge used to measure amount of radiation received
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voltage
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the force of an electric charge
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cathode
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negativfe electrode within x-ray tube
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REM
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unit of absorbed dose that includes the biological effect on body tissue
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RAD
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a unit of absorbed radiation
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