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The medical word for getting an x-ray is known as roentgenography. During this procedure the patient is placed between the x-ray beam and an x-ray plate. The x-ray beams reflect through the patient body to the x-ray plate.
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∙ 11y agoThere is no specific medical term replacing chest x-ray. However, the doctor may order an AP or lateral chest x-ray. AP stands for anterior/posterior, which is the most common type of chest x-ray - front to back. A lateral chest x-ray is one that is taking with the patient sideways. The abbreviation for chest x-ray is CXR.
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∙ 14y agoWhen an x-ray is done on the breasts, it is called a Mammogram.
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∙ 10y agoMammogram is the medical term meaning x-ray of the breast.
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∙ 12y agoRadiotherapy
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What is medical code 73130?
xray
What is a xray techinician?
An xray technician is commonly referred to as a radtech or radiation technician in a medical setting.
What is Hindi meaning of xrcy?
xray
What is the medical term meaning abnormal accumulation of fluid or other material within the lung that can be seen on xray or other radiologic evaluation?
An infiltrate is an accumulation of fluid or other material seen in the lung on imaging.
What are X-ray tubes for?
Xray tubes create xrays used for emitting xray radiation, most commonly used for medical imaging.
What does the medical abbreviation CXR mean?
CXR means Chest X-ray in medical contexts.chest xray
What does nonopacified as in small bowel loops mean?
This is the questions I am trying to answer!! it is on my xray and I am looking for the meaning.
Do you need to know CPR to be an xray tech?
All medical and support staff are required to know CPR.
What is the medical term meaning setting a broken bone?
When you go to the doctor to have a broken bone set, it is a pretty basic procedure. The doctor will first xray the area and find where the break is. Next he/she will push the broken bone back together to form one piece again. Then, more then likely you will get to pick out the color of your cast!!!
What does 'Nil significant' mean in medical terms?
Nil means "Nothing". So if the medical term is written, Nil significant, it means that nothing of importance or significance is noted. That might be written on a medical record to indicate that the work up or studies to date have not shown any significant problems. It might also be found on other medical reports such as an Xray. That would similarly indicate that there was nothing shown on the test out of the ordinary or unexpected.
Are breast implants detected on a presurgical chest xray?
I know they saw mine (cohesive gel silicone). I'm pretty sure they can see the saline ones too.
What is the antonym for xray?
There is no antonym. An xray is a wavelength. There is no opposite.
