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Secondary radiation |
X-radiation that is created when the primary beam interacts with matter. |
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Sensor |
Small detector that is placed intraorally to capture a radiographic image. |
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Sharpness |
A measure of how well the radiograph reproduces the fine details or outlines of an object. |
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Somatic |
Effects of radiation that cause illness and are responsible for diseases such as cancer, leukemia or cataracts, but are not passed on to offspring. |
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Temporomandibular joint |
Joint located on each side of the head that allows for movement of the mandible. |
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Thyroid collar |
A flexible lead shield that is place securely around the neck to protect the thyroid during radiation exposure. |
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Tomography |
Radiographic technique that allows imaging of one layer or section of the body while blurring images from structures in the other planes. |
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Tube side |
Solid white side of the film that faces the x-ray tube. |
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Tungsten target |
A focal spot in the anode. |
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View box |
An illuminated boxlike device used to view radiographs. |
