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Dental film, processing, etc.

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Concept of radiation protection that all exposures should be kept as low as reasonably achievable   ALARA Concept  
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The positive electrode in the xray tube   Anode  
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The basic unit of matter   Atom  
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The negative electrode in the x-ray tube.   Cathode  
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X-rays at the center of the beam   Central ray  
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Differences in degrees of blackness on a radiograph   Contrast  
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The portion of the x-ray unit that contains the master switch, the indicator light, the selector buttons, and the exposure button.   Control Panel  
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The overall darkness and blackness of a radiograph   Density  
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The process of making radiographs of the teeth and adjacent structures by exposure to radiographs.   Dental radiography  
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Change in the size of an image on a radiograph caused by incorrect vertical angulation   Distortion  
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The amount of energy absorbed by tissues   Dose (of radiation)  
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A negatively charged particle in the atom.   Electron  
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The ability to do work   Energy  
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Flexible arm that is attached to the x-ray tube   Extension Arm  
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Effects of radiation that are passed on to future generations through genetic cells   Genetic Effects  
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An electrically charged particle   Ion  
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Process by which electrons are removed from atoms, causing the harmful effects of radiation in humans   Ionization  
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Radiation that produces ionization, resulting in harmful effects   Ionizing Radiation  
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Highest voltage of radiograph tube used during a radiograph exposure   Kilovoltage Peak  
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Time between exposure to ionizing radiation and appearance of symptoms   Latent Period  
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Device used to protect the reproductive and blood-forming tissues from scatter radiation.   Lead Apron  
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the proportional enlargement of a radiograph image   Magnification  
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Components of control panel   Master Switch, Indicator Light, Selector Buttons, Exposure Button  
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Anything that occupies space and has form or shape   Matter  
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One one-thousandth (1/1000) of an ampere, a unit of measurement used to describe the intensity of an electrical current   Milliampere  
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the blurred or indistinct area that surrounds the image   Penumbra  
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A minute (tiny) bundle of pure energy that has no weight or mass.   Photon  
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The most penetrating beam produced at the target of the anode.   Primary Beam  
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Same as primary beam   Primary Radiation  
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Forms of waves of energy emission through space or material   Radiation  
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Image produced on photosensitive film by exposing the film to radiation and then processing it.   Radiograph  
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the science or study of radiation as used in medicine   radiology  
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A form of secondary radiation that occurs when an x-ray beam has been deflected from its path by interaction with matter   Scatter Radiation  
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X-radiation that is created when the primary beam interacts with matter.   Secondary Radiation  
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A measure of how well the radiograph reproduces the fine details or outlines of an object   Sharpness  
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Effects of radiation that cause illness and are responsible for poor health but are not passed on to offspring   Somatic Effects  
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A flexible lead shield that is placed securely around the neck   Thyroid Collar  
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The part of the x-ray unit that contains the x-ray tube, the high-voltage and low-voltage transformers, and insulating oil   Tubehead  
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A focal spot in the anode   Tungsten Target  
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High-energy ionizing electromagnetic radiation   X-radiation  
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Device that automates all film processing steps   Automatic Processor  
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Assists in the positioning of the position indicator device (PID)   Beam Alignment Device  
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Radiographic view that shows the crowns of both arches on one film   Bitewing  
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Common type of phosphor   Calcium Tungstate  
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Holder for extraoral films during exposure   Cassette  
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Shows the bony and soft tissue areas of the facial profile   Cephalometric Film  
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Film designed for use in film duplicating machines   Duplicating film  
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A coating on the x-ray film that contains energy-sensitive crystals   Emulsion  
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Film designed for use in cassettes   Extraoral Film  
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Device used to convert x-ray energy into visible light, which in turn exposes screen film   Intensifying Screen  
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Film designed for placement in the patient's mouth   Intraoral Film  
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Colored side of the film that faces the tongue   Label Side  
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The invisible image on the x-ray film after exposure but before processing   Latent Image  
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Radiographic view that shows large areas of the maxilla or mandible   Occlusal  
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Provides a wide view of the upper and lower jaws.   Panoramic Film  
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A series of steps that change exposed film into a radiograph. The steps include developing, rinsing, fixing, washing and drying   Processing  
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Image produced on photosensitive film by exposing the film to radiation and then processing it.   Radiograph  
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Solid white side of the film that faces the x-ray tube.   Tube Side  
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