Radiology POS 801
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| amperage | The number of electrons that pass through a conductor; the strength of an electrical current
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| contrast | the difference in degrees of blackness between adjacent areas on a radiograph
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| density | the overall darkness or blackness of a radiograph
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| kilovoltage | In radiography the x-ray tube peak voltage used during an exposure; measured in kilovolts
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| milliamperage | the intensity of the x-ray tube current used during exposure; measured in milliamperes
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| genetic effects | effects of radiation that are passed on to future generations through genetic cells
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| somatic effects | radiation effects that are responsible for poor health
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| cumulative effects | The additive effects of repeated radiation exposure
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| sievert | unit of measurement for dose equivalent
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| latent period | The invisible image produced when the film is exposed to x-rays, remains invisible until the film is processed.
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| collimation | restriction of the size and shape of the x-ray beam
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| dental radiograph | a photographic image produced on film by the passage of x-rays through teeth and supporting structures
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| dental radiographer | any person who positions,exposes, and processes dental x-ray film
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| focal spot | the size of the tungsten target of the anode
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| inherent filtration | filtration placed in the x-ray tube by the manufacturer.
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