Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Ch.20 Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
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Radiology
A
Use of different imaging modalities for diagnosis of disease.
2
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Nuclear Medicine
A
Uses radioactive substances in diagnosis of disease.
3
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Decubitus
A
Laying down on side.
4
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CT
A
Computed Topography
5
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MRI
A
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
6
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Radiolucent
A
Permits passage of x-rays
7
Q
U/S
A
Ultrasound
8
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son/o
A
Sound
9
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Sonography
A
Study of soound.
10
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CXR
A
Chest X-ray
11
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KUB
A
Kidneys, ureters, bladder.