TERMS WITH DEFINITIONS

5 TERMS WITH FORMAL DEFINITIONS 

Radiologic Technologist

             -is a healthcare professional trained to operate imaging equipment, perform diagnostic imaging procedures, and assist physicians in interpreting radiographic results while ensuring patient safety and radiation protection.

Radiography

            -is a medical imaging technique that utilizes X-rays to produce images of the internal structures of the body, primarily for diagnostic purposes.

Fluoroscopy

            -is a real-time imaging technique that uses continuous X-ray beams to visualize moving structures within the body, commonly used in guiding medical procedures such as catheter insertions and barium studies.

Radiopharmaceuticals

          -are radioactive compounds administered to patients for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes in nuclear medicine imaging and treatment procedures.

Radiation Therapy

          - is a medical treatment that uses controlled doses of ionizing radiation to target and destroy cancer cells while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues.

5 TERMS WITH INFORMAL DEFINITIONS 

Radiation Protection

Ways to keep people safe from too much radiation, like using lead aprons, limiting exposure time, and following safety rules.

Positron Emission Tomography (PET Scan)

A scan that helps doctors see how organs and tissues are working by tracking a special injected substance that gives off tiny signals.

Computed Tomography (CT)

A more detailed version of an X-ray that takes multiple images from different angles and combines them to create a clear, cross-sectional view of the body.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

A machine that uses magnets and radio waves to take highly detailed images of organs and tissues without using radiation.

Bone Densitometry (DEXA Scan)

A test that checks how strong your bones are to see if you're at risk for osteoporosis or fractures.