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| tray that holds and centers cassette |
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| devise consisting of thin lead strips that permits primary radiation and reduces scatter |
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| upright or wall unit that receives image |
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| Cassette (Film or Digital) |
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| hold film or image plate, has intensifying screens |
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| layer of luminescent crystals in cassette |
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| in cassette, read by laser in digital processor |
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| tube that is mounted overhead and permits it to be moved in several directions |
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| controls for exposure settings |
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| combination of the settings that make up the exposure |
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milliamps multiplied by time (seconds)
= mAS
= mA • s = mAs |
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| kilovolotage peak, controls strength |
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| S#/Exposure Index/Sensitivity number |
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| measurement of the density on a digital image. Each exam has an optimum rage. |
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