X's Flashcards
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x-rays
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A type of electromagnetic radiation (a form of energy with wavelike behavior that travels at speed of light). The short wavelength and high frequency of x-rays allows them to penetrate many objects and to be useful for medical imaging. X-rays are a form of ionizing radiation and are carcinogenic; exposure to x-rays should always be “as low as reasonably achievable” (ALARA).
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x-ray film
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Consists of a transparent sheet (base) coated with an emulsion containing silver halide crystals which are sensitive to x-rays, visible light, heat, and pressure.
