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ALARA Concept |
Concept of radiation protection that states that all exposures should be kept “as low as reasonably achievable” |
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Angulation |
Alignment of the central ray of the x-ray beam in horizontal and vertical planes. |
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Anode |
The positive electrode in the x-ray tube. |
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Artifact |
An image on a radiograph that is not an actual structure, but is caused by technique. |
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Atom |
The basic unit of matter. |
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Beam Alignment Device |
Assists in the positioning of the position indicator device (PID) |
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Bisecting angle technique |
Intraoral technique of exposing the x-ray. |
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Bitewing |
Radiographic view that shows the crown of both arches on one film. |
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Cassette |
Holder for extra oral films during exposure. |
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Cathode |
The negative electrode in the x-ray tube. |
