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Chapter 49 Radiology Procedures Vocabulary

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anterior posterio (AP)   the xray beam penetrates the anterior portion of the body area as the entrance and posterior portion of the body as the exit point  
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automatic film processing   equipment that develops and dries the film automatically  
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barium enema   a large amount of substance passed into the colon via the rectum that flouresces  
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barium study   a series of films taken as the material passes through the digestive tract  
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barium sulfate   an example of a material or substance administered into the body to show structures on an xray film that would otherwise be difficult to view  
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caliper   device or instrument with a simple ruler like tool that slides on a fixed bar or arm that moves parallel to it and is used to measure the thickness of the body  
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cassette   tool that holds the xray film  
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centimeters (cm)   measurement used in measuring body parts for xrays  
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collimator   part of the machine that sets the size of the xray beam that produces radiation to take the picture  
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contrast medium   material or substance admnistered into the body to show structures on an xray film that would otherwise be difficult to view  
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developer solution   chemical that develops the film  
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diagnostic imaging   the term used for performing radiographs, ultrasounds, and endoscopy  
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dorsoventral (DV)   view is the animal positioned on its stomach with the xray beam going through the back first and the stomach second  
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dosimeter   xray badge that measures the amount of radiation a person is exposed to  
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endoscope   fiber optic instrument used to visualize structures inside the body  
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endoscopy   the procedure of visually examining the interior of the body by using an endoscope or a tool used to view the inside of the body  
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film hanger   used to secure film for manual processing and development  
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fixer solution   chemical the fixes the xray film and helps maintain the life span of the film allowing it to stay readable  
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fixing   process of using a solution to maintain the life of an xray film  
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grid technique   the plate that holds the film below the xray table  
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hand tanks   large containers that hold chemicals and water from developing film  
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intensifying screens   located within the film cassettee to help produce a better exposure to the film  
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kilovoltage peak (kVp)   the strength of the xray beam  
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lateral (LAT)   an animal positioned on its side  
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lower GI   a contrast film of the lower digestive tract organs and is often given via enema  
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manual developing   developing xrays by hand using chemical tanks  
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milliamperage (mA)   represents the number of xray beams based on time  
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oblique   view used on areas that need to be placed at an angle to prevent double exposure from other body organs  
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processing   process of developing film that involves being in a darkroom that has no light source or light leaks from outside areas  
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radiation   safety hazard that allows xrays to be produced to take a radiograph  
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radiology   the study of radiation  
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radiolucent   appearing black or dark grey in color and may indicate soft tissue or air and may be an exposing factor relateding to increased exposure settings or improper patient measurement  
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radiopaque   appearing white to light grey in color and may indicate hard tissue such as bone or may be an exposure factor in which the machine settings were too low or the patient was not properly positioned  
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rinsing   using water to remove any chemicals from an xray film  
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safe light   a red light that is low in intensity and a filter that doesn't damage the film  
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screen   area that lines the film cassette  
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sonogram   the printout of an ultrasound recording  
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tabletop technique   the distance between the xray tube and the top of the xray table surface and the film cassette is placed on top of the table in contact with the patient  
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technique chart   a listing of settings on the xray machine based on the thickness of the area to be radiographed  
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transducer   the instrument used with an ultrasound that scans the body and transmits the waves back to the screen  
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ultrasound   diagnostic tool using ultrasonic waves to view images of internal organs and structures  
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upper GI   a contrast sutdy of the structures of the upper digestive tract in which the barium is given orally  
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ventrodorsal (VD)   animal positioned on its back with the xray beam going through the ventral area first (stomach) and the dorsal area second (back)  
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xray   common term for radiograph  
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xray log   records the patient's name, client's name, date, xray number, and xray position, thickness of body measurement, and area exposed  
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xray tube   part of the machine that holds the radioation source  
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