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    The document defines various medical imaging terminology used in radiology. It provides definitions for 15 key terms including PACS (Picture archiving and communication system), bone scan, tomography, C-arch, kilovoltage, milliamps, mammography, RIS (radiology information system), diagnosis, radiation, renal agenesis, ultrasonic transducer, radiological dose, anatomical planes, and magnetic resonance. The definitions cover imaging techniques, medical devices, radiation concepts, and anatomical terms relevant to radiology.

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    The document defines various medical imaging terminology used in radiology. It provides definitions for 15 key terms including PACS (Picture archiving and communication system), bone scan, tomography, C-arch, kilovoltage, milliamps, mammography, RIS (radiology information system), diagnosis, radiation, renal agenesis, ultrasonic transducer, radiological dose, anatomical planes, and magnetic resonance. The definitions cover imaging techniques, medical devices, radiation concepts, and anatomical terms relevant to radiology.

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    The document defines various medical imaging terminology used in radiology. It provides definitions for 15 key terms including PACS (Picture archiving and communication system), bone scan, tomography, C-arch, kilovoltage, milliamps, mammography, RIS (radiology information system), diagnosis, radiation, renal agenesis, ultrasonic transducer, radiological dose, anatomical planes, and magnetic resonance. The definitions cover imaging techniques, medical devices, radiation concepts, and anatomical terms relevant to radiology.

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    Medical Radiology

    Vocabulary
    Terminology

    Sadith Espinosa
    4-813-442

    2022
    Terminology

    1. PACS: Picture archiving and communication system. It is a computerized system


    for the digital archiving of medical images and for the transmission of these to
    dedicated viewing stations or between them via a computer network.

    2. Bone scan: exploratory technique that consists of subjecting a body or an object to


    the action of X-rays to obtain an image on a photographic plate.

    3. Tomography: is the process of obtaining images by sections. A device used in


    tomography is called a tomograph, while the image produced is a tomogram.

    4. C-arch: it is composed of a generator that produces X-rays that penetrate the


    patient's body, becoming a visible image displayed on the computer monitor. It
    allows efficiency in the operating room, with image quality that is key.

    5. Kilovoltage: potential difference applied between the cathode and the anode of an
    X-ray tube to generate the collision of electrons with the anode and produce X-ray
    photons.

    6. Milliamps: low intensity amperage, applied to the filament in an X-ray tube, to heat
    it, thus releasing electrons.

    7. Mammography: consists of a diagnostic X-ray image exploration of the mammary


    gland, using devices called mammographs.

    8. RIS: system that controls the entire diagnostic imaging department. Management of
    shifts, stock of supplies, billing of the service, creation and storage of reports and
    diagnostic reports, statistics.

    9. Diagnosis: process of creating images of the body, its organs, and other internal
    structures with external radiation.

    10. Radiation: the phenomenon of radiation is the propagation of energy in the form of
    electromagnetic waves or subatomic particles through a vacuum or a material
    medium. There are different forms of radiation with different properties and effects.

    11. Renal agenesis: is a genetic malformation characterized by the absence, at birth, of


    one kidney (unilateral) or of both kidneys (bilateral). Bilateral renal agenesis is very
    rare and is not compatible with life.
    12. Ultrasonic transducer: serves exactly to convert a charge of electrical energy into
    vibrations with the characteristics of sound waves.

    13. Radilogical dose: It is a magnitude used in radiology and radiological protection, to


    measure the amount of ionizing radiation received by a material and more
    specifically by a tissue or a living being.

    14. Anatomical planes: They are imaginary lines that delimit (do not divide) the body,
    crossing it in anatomical position. They are assigned a name according to the
    anatomical site, region, organ that is delimited, they are important for the clinic,
    surgery and dissection.

    15. Magnetic resonance: is a medical imaging technique that uses a computer-


    generated magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the body's
    organs and tissues.

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