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Radiographer - ANS one who takes x-rays
aminography - ANS Imaging of blood vessels using and injection of contrast
Bone Densitrometry - ANS Measures the bone mineral content and density of specific
skeletal sites or the whole body.
Computed Tomography (CT) - ANS Computerized x-ray system that provides axial images
(transverse "slices") of all parts of the body.
fluroscopy - ANS Real-time viewing of x-ray images in motion.
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - ANS computerized imaging system that uses a powerful
magnetic field and radio frequency pulses to produce images of all parts of the body
mammography - ANS x-ray imaging of the breast
nuclear medicine - ANS Injection or ingestion of radioactive materials and recording of their
uptake in the body using a gamma camera.
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) - ANS Computerized form of nuclear medicine imaging
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, radiation therapy - ANS treatment of malignant diseases using radiation
sonography - ANS imaging of soft tissue structures using sound echos
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - ANS Formed in 1922 to establish
standards and examinations necessary to certify radiologic technologists.
radiologist - ANS physician who specializes in the use of x-rays, ultrasound, and magnetic
fields in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) - ANS The national
organization that formally conducts the accreditation of schools of radiologic technology;
formed in 1969 and accredits about 625 radiography programs in the US.
American society of radiologic technologists - ANS The worlds oldest and largest radiologic
science organization founded in chicago in 1920
William Conrad Roentgen - ANS Who discovered x-rays?
November 1895 - ANS When were x-rays discovered
Roentgen's wife's hand - ANS What was the first radiograph
Dartmouth college - ANS Where was the first clinical radiograph performed?
Limited Xray machine operator - ANS Name for individuals performing diagnostic xray
procedures within a limited scope
Reciprocity - ANS Credentials in one state transfer to another state
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