Master Rad 1010 Chapter 1:
Key Terms & Definitions
from Introduction to
Radiologic Sciences, 8th
Edition by Adler & Carlton -
2025/2026 Exam Prep
bone densitometry - CORRECT ANSWERSMeasurement of bone density using dual-
energy x-ray absorptiometry to detect osteoporosis
, Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) - CORRECT ANSWERSradiologic procedures
for diagnosis and treatment of diseases of cardiovascular system
computed tomography (CT) - CORRECT ANSWERSRecording of predetermined plane
and body using x-ray beam that is measured recorded and processed by computer
Diagnostic medical sonography - CORRECT ANSWERSvisualization of deep structures
of the body by recording the reflections of pulses of ultrasonic waves directed into the
tissue
Echocardiography - CORRECT ANSWERSUltrasonographic imaging of the heart and
vasculature
Energy - CORRECT ANSWERSCapacity to operate or work
Ionization - CORRECT ANSWERSAny process by which a neutral atom gains or loses
an electron thus acquiring a net charge
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - CORRECT ANSWERSUsing magnetic field and
radio frequencies to create sectional images of the body
Mammography - CORRECT ANSWERSradiologic imaging of the breast
Nuclear medicine technology - CORRECT ANSWERSIntroducing radioactive
substances into body for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) - CORRECT ANSWERSCreation of sectional
images of the body that demonstrate the physiological function of various organs and
systems
Radiation - CORRECT ANSWERSEnergy transmitted by waves through space or
through a medium
Radiation therapy - CORRECT ANSWERSBranch of radiology involved in the treatment
of disease by means of x-rays or radioactive substances
Radiography - CORRECT ANSWERSMaking records of internal structures of the body
by passing x-rays or gamma rays through the body to act on specially since it has film
or an imaging plate or system
Radiologic technologist - CORRECT ANSWERSGeneral term for individual who
performs radiography,radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine technology
Radiologist - CORRECT ANSWERSPhysician who specializes in the use of x-rays and
other forms of both ionizing and non-ionizing radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of
disease
Key Terms & Definitions
from Introduction to
Radiologic Sciences, 8th
Edition by Adler & Carlton -
2025/2026 Exam Prep
bone densitometry - CORRECT ANSWERSMeasurement of bone density using dual-
energy x-ray absorptiometry to detect osteoporosis
, Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) - CORRECT ANSWERSradiologic procedures
for diagnosis and treatment of diseases of cardiovascular system
computed tomography (CT) - CORRECT ANSWERSRecording of predetermined plane
and body using x-ray beam that is measured recorded and processed by computer
Diagnostic medical sonography - CORRECT ANSWERSvisualization of deep structures
of the body by recording the reflections of pulses of ultrasonic waves directed into the
tissue
Echocardiography - CORRECT ANSWERSUltrasonographic imaging of the heart and
vasculature
Energy - CORRECT ANSWERSCapacity to operate or work
Ionization - CORRECT ANSWERSAny process by which a neutral atom gains or loses
an electron thus acquiring a net charge
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - CORRECT ANSWERSUsing magnetic field and
radio frequencies to create sectional images of the body
Mammography - CORRECT ANSWERSradiologic imaging of the breast
Nuclear medicine technology - CORRECT ANSWERSIntroducing radioactive
substances into body for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) - CORRECT ANSWERSCreation of sectional
images of the body that demonstrate the physiological function of various organs and
systems
Radiation - CORRECT ANSWERSEnergy transmitted by waves through space or
through a medium
Radiation therapy - CORRECT ANSWERSBranch of radiology involved in the treatment
of disease by means of x-rays or radioactive substances
Radiography - CORRECT ANSWERSMaking records of internal structures of the body
by passing x-rays or gamma rays through the body to act on specially since it has film
or an imaging plate or system
Radiologic technologist - CORRECT ANSWERSGeneral term for individual who
performs radiography,radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine technology
Radiologist - CORRECT ANSWERSPhysician who specializes in the use of x-rays and
other forms of both ionizing and non-ionizing radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of
disease
