x-ray radiographic examination
1Radiographic testing — (RT), or industrial radiography, is a nondestructive testing (NDT) method of inspecting materials for hidden flaws by using the ability of short wavelength electromagnetic radiation (high energy photons) to penetrate various materials.Either an X …
2Radiographic equipment — This is a page devoted to the basic equipment used for radiographic work, both medical and industrial. Photon sources [http://www pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/P066 scr.pdf] X ray sources A high energy X ray machine can be used for… …
3X-ray computed tomography — For non medical computed tomography, see Industrial CT Scanning. catSCAN redirects here. For the Transformers character, see Transformers: Universe. X ray computed tomography Intervention A patient is receiving a CT scan for cancer. Outsid …
4Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry — Not to be confused with Bone scan. Dual energy X ray absorptiometry Intervention A scanner used to measure bone density with dual energy X ray absorptiometry. ICD 9 CM …
5Digital X-ray radiogrammetry — (DXR) is a means of measuring bone mineral density (BMD). Digital X ray radiogrammetry is based on the old technique of radiogrammetry. In DXR the cortical thickness of the three middle metacarpal bones in the hand is measured in a digital X ray… …
6X-ray machine — An X ray machine is a device used by radiographers to acquire an x ray image. They are used in various fields, notably medicine and security.HistoryShay M. Anderson and Ryan W. Preuninger formulated mathematical equations for X rays. Physicist… …
7cholangiography — Radiographic examination of the bile ducts with contrast medium. [chol + G. angeion, vessel, + grapho, to write] cystic duct c. radiography of the biliary system after introduction of contras …
8bronchography — Radiographic examination of the tracheobronchial tree following introduction of a radiopaque material, usually an iodinated compound in a viscous suspension; rarely performed at this time, having been superseded by high resolution computed… …
9Industrial radiography — is the use of ionizing radiation to view objects in a way that cannot be seen otherwise. It is not to be confused with the use of ionizing radiation to change or modify objects; radiography s purpose is strictly viewing. Industrial radiography… …
10Medical imaging — This article is about imaging techniques and modalities for the human body. For imaging of animals in research, see Preclinical imaging. Medical imaging Diagnostics A CT scan image showing a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm …
