A unit of measurement for radiation exposure, specifically referring to the amount of X-rays or gamma rays that generate a certain number of ion pairs in air under specified conditions.
An abbreviated term used to refer to X-ray imaging or photography, often used in medical contexts to describe the process of capturing images of the internal structures of the body.
A historical reference to the discovery made by the German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, who identified unknown radiation in 1895 and named it X-rays.
A medical procedure that utilizes X-ray technology to create images of the inside of the body to aid in diagnosis.
A diagnostic imaging technique that involves exposing a specific area of the body to controlled amounts of radiation to reveal internal structures.
An examination that employs radiation to capture detailed pictures of bones and organs, helping healthcare professionals identify abnormalities or injuries.
A visual representation created using X-rays to capture images of the inside of objects, particularly the human body, often used for medical diagnosis.
A type of diagnostic imaging that uses radiation to produce a two-dimensional image of bones and other internal structures, allowing healthcare professionals to assess conditions or injuries.
An image generated by exposing a photographic film or digital sensor to X-ray radiation, revealing hidden anatomical details that are not visible through external examination.
A medical imaging technique that involves the use of X-ray technology to visualize internal body parts, commonly employed in hospitals for evaluating fractures, tumors, and various health issues.