Glossary of Terms for Medical Imaging

Radiological Imaging consist of doing images of the body to see bones and interns organs. I will explain you some terms that are used in my field of study. 

1- Bucky

Place where we put the radiographic plate. It can be in the table or in the wall system. The images are found on that tape.

2- Contrast Agent

Liquid product we use for examining the esophagus, stomac, large intestine, small intestine and more. Baryum is one of the most popular contrast agents used in radiology. 

3-CT-Scan

X-Ray exam where we can see inside the body, but as another form. Images slices are made and it is very accurate. We can know very quickly if there is anything wrong.

4- Dosimeter

Small device that is used to calculate the number of X-Ray dose we received. 

5- Injection

Method that consist of injecting any product or medication for the benefits of the exam.

6- Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Technic used to visualise the soft tissues in your body. The lenght of the exam is between 10 to 45 minutes. They use magnetic field to get an image.

7- Mammography

X-Ray exam that consist of taking images of the soft tissues of the breasts to detect cancer.

8- Musculoskeletal system

Body system that contains all muscles and bones of the whole body.

9- Pathology

Any type of malformations or diseases the body can get when it grows. It can be benign or malignant. 

10- Ultrasound

Ultrasounds are used in echography. A gel is put on the skin and a microphone passed back and forth on it to scanned the skin. Images appears on the screen of a computer. 

11- Voximage

Voximage is a program on the computer in which the radiologist can treat radiographic images and look carefully if there is breaking or pathology.

12- X-Ray (Radiation)

Electromagnetic radiation to generate pictures of inside of the body. X-Ray travels at the speed of lights: 3 x 10⁸  m/s.

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