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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