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Radiographic
Radiographic (pronunciation: /ˌreɪdɪˈɒɡræfɪk/) is an adjective that pertains to or produced by radiography, a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to view the internal structure of the body.
Etymology
The term "radiographic" is derived from the Greek words "radius" meaning "ray" and "graphia" meaning "writing". It was first used in the late 19th century, following the discovery of X-rays.
Related Terms
- Radiography: The process or occupation of taking radiographs to diagnose injury or disease.
- Radiograph: An image produced on a sensitive plate or film by X-rays, gamma rays, or similar radiation, and typically used in medical examination.
- X-ray: Electromagnetic radiation of high energy that can pass through many materials opaque to light, and is used in medical imaging.
- Radiologist: A medical practitioner qualified to interpret and report on radiographic images.
- Radiology: The science dealing with X-rays and other high-energy radiation, especially the use of such radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
See Also
- Computed Tomography (CT): A type of imaging that uses special x-ray equipment to make cross-sectional pictures of your body.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): A type of scan that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the body.
- Ultrasound: A type of imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within your body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Radiographic
- Wikipedia's article - Radiographic
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