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Medical Imaging Terms, Abbreviations and Acronyms

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:58:48 +0200

.::Fuse::.

A device designed to interrupt a circuit before a dangerous temperature is reached in the circuit. Share This

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:54:54 +0200

.::Grid::.

A device used to reduce scatter radiation and improve the quality of radiographs. Made up of thin lead strips and plastic interspaces, it absorbs out of focus photons. Share This

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:54:46 +0200

.::Ground Potential::.

A neutral reference point for discussing charges; defined as zero. Share This

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:29:37 +0200

.::Foreshortening::.

Distortion of an object making it appear shorter than it actually is. Share This

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:29:28 +0200

.::Free Induction Decay::.

The simplest form of MR signal loss caused by protons becoming out of phase with one another. Share This

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:29:19 +0200

.::Gamma::.

The slope of the straight line portion of the D log E curve measured at the speed point. Share This

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:29:11 +0200

.::Fulcrum::.

The point around which the tube and the image receptor are centered and pivot. Share This

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:29:02 +0200

.::Galvanometer::.

Measures direct current (DC) when permanent magnets are used. Share This

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:28:54 +0200

.::Grid Frequency::.

A term meaning the number of lines per inch or centimeter in the grid. Share This

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:28:44 +0200

.::Grid Ratio::.