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computerized radiography — CR a system for replacing photographic film with a charged plate. Exposure to X rays knocks charge off the plate. The resultant image can be read by a laser beam and stored digitally or printed out as required. This system is widely used in… … The new mediacal dictionary
Radiography — Film records (radiographs) of internal structures of the body. Radiography is made possible by X rays (or gamma rays) passing through the body to act on a specially sensitized film. * * * Examination of any part of the body for diagnostic… … Medical dictionary
radiography — n. diagnostic radiology: traditionally, the technique of examining the body by directing X rays through it to produce images (radiographs) on photographic film or a fluoroscope. Increasingly radiography includes the production of images by… … The new mediacal dictionary
digital radiography — an alternative to film radiography, by acquiring X ray images from a large number of individual X ray detectors on a matrix in a digital format directly. This contrasts with computerized radiography, in which an analogue image is taken and then… … Medical dictionary
digital radiography — DR an alternative to film radiography, by acquiring X ray images from a large number of individual X ray detectors on a matrix in a digital format directly. This contrasts with computerized radiography, in which an analogue image is taken and… … The new mediacal dictionary
Medical radiography — Diagnostics ICD 10 PCS B?0, B?1, B?2 ICD 9 CM 87 … Wikipedia
CR — computerized radiography … The new mediacal dictionary
xeroradiography — Radiography using a specially coated charged plate instead of x ray film, developing with a dry powder rather than liquid chemicals, and transferring the powder image onto paper for a permanent record; edge enhancement … Medical dictionary
CR — Abbreviation for conditioned reflex; crown rump length; computed radiography. * * * cadherin specific repeat; calculation rate; calculus removed; calorie restricted; cardiac rehabilitation; cardiac resuscitation; cardiac rhythm;… … Medical dictionary
Cr — 1. Symbol for chromium. 2. Abbreviation for creatinine. * * * cadherin specific repeat; calculation rate; calculus removed; calorie restricted; cardiac rehabilitation; cardiac resuscitation; cardiac rhythm; cardiorespiratory; cardiorrhexis;… … Medical dictionary
