Glossary of Radiology

aseptic

: free from contamination caused by harmful bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms.

bone

The dense, semirigid, porous, calcified connective tissue forming the major portion of the skeleton of most vertebrates

 

computed tomography

A method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis

diagnostic radiography

The examination of internal organs, bones, cavities and foreign objects; includes cardiovascular imaging and interventional radiography.

 

electromagnetic radiation

It's a form of radiant energy, propagating through space via electromagnetic waves and/or particles called photons

fracture

A fracture is a complete or incomplete break in a bone resulting from the application of excessive force.

inject

To introduce (a drug or vaccine, for example) into a body part

laxative

a medicine or agent for relieving constipation

 

lead apron

Lead shielding refers to the use of lead as a form of radiation protection to shield people or objects from radiation so as to reduce the effective dose.

magnetic resonance imaging

MRI a noninvasive medical diagnostic technique in which the absorption and transmission of high-frequency radio waves are analysed as they irradiate the hydrogen atoms in water molecules and other tissue components placed in a strong magnetic field.

 

mammography

Uses low dose x-ray systems to produce images of the human breasts

medical file, medical record

A chronological written account of a patient's examination and treatment that includes the patient's medical history and complaints...

 

medical imaging

Medical imaging is the technique and process used to create images of the human body for clinical purposes or medical science.Although imaging of removed organs and tissues can be performed for medical reasons, such procedures are not usually referred to as medical imaging, but rather are a part of pathology.

pathology

the science of the causes and effects of diseases, esp. the branch of medicine that deals with the laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes.

private hospital

a hospital similar to a group hospital except that it is controlled by a single practitioner or by the practitioner and the associates in his or her office.

 

prosthesis

An artificial body part, such as a leg, a heart, or a breast implant.

radiation

It's a process in which electromagnetic waves (EMR) travel through a vacuum or through matter-containing media; the existence of a media to propagate the waves is not required.

radiologist

a medical specialist who uses radioactive substances and X-rays in the treatment of disease

scan (ct scan)

an X-ray image made using computerized axial tomography.

sonography

Using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth or study bodily organs

stretcher

A litter, usually of canvas stretched over a frame, used to transport the sick, wounded, or dead.

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