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radioisotope
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radioactive form of an element; radionuclide
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radiopharmaceutical
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radioactive drug (radionuclide plus a drug) that is administered safely for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
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radiographer
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one who assists a radiologist in performing diagnostic x-ray procedures
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radiology
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study of x-rays and related procedures for diagnosis
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hysterosonogram
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an ultrasound of the uterine cavity. saline solution is injected thru a catheter inserted thru the vagina and into the endocervical canal to distend the uterine cavity.
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therapeutic
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pertaining to treatment or therapy
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in vitro
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process, test, or procedure performed, measured , or observed outside a living organisms
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in vivo
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process, test, or procedure performed, measured , or observed WITHIN a living organisms
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angiogram
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x-ray record of a blood vessel
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hysterosalpingogram
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x-ray recording of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material
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pyelogram
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x-ray record of the renal pelvis (kidney) after injection of contrast material
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computer tomography
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Series of x-ray pictures showing cross-sectional, axial, or transverse images of internal organs
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radiolucent
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permitting the passage of x-rays
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radiopaque
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obstructing the passage of x-rays
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echocardiography
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high energy sound waves are transmitted into the chest and images recorded of valves, chambers, surfaces, and movementof the heart
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ultrasonography
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use of high frequency sound waves that are beyond the range of normal hearing to produce a record or picture of an organ or tissue
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