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The <em>Radiological Sciences Dictionary is a rapid reference guide for all hospital staff employed in diagnostic imaging, providing definitions of over 3,000 keywords as applied to the technology of diagnostic radiology. Written in a concise and easy to digest form, the dictionary covers a wide variety of subject matter, including: radiation legislation and measurement; computing and digital imaging terminology; nuclear medicine radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals; radiographic contrast agents (x-ray, MRI, and ultrasound); statistical expressions, and general scientific terms relevant to radiology. Keywords are linked so that a particular topic can be followed by reference to all relevant keywords. In many instances, keywords are further defined by showing worked examples. Additional useful entries to the dictionary include historical references to notable persons who have contributed to diagnostic imaging, as well as web page contacts for relevant worldwide organizations. The <em>Radiological Sciences Dictionary is an invaluable reference for anyone training or qualified in diagnostic imaging, including radiologists, radiographers, physicists, and technicians.
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Radiological Sciences Dictionary This page intentionally left blank KEYWORDS, NAMES AND DEFINITIONS Radiological Sciences Dictionary DAVID J DOWSETT David J. Dowsett MSc PhD Previously Chief Physicist at the Mater University Hospital, University College Dublin, Ireland Currently Consultant Medical Physicist to various hospitals and veterinary hospitals in Ireland First published in Great Britain in 2009 by Hodder Arnold, an imprint of Hodder Education, an Hachette UK Company, 338 Euston Road, London NW1 3BH http://www.hoddereducation.com © 2009 David J Dowsett All rights reserved. Apart from any use permitted under UK copyright law, this publication may only be reproduced, stored or transmitted, in any form, or by any means with prior permission in writing of the publishers or in the case of reprographic production in accordance with the terms of licences issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency. In the United Kingdom, such licences are issued by the Copyright licensing Agency: Saffron House, 6–10 Kirby Street, London EC1N 8TS. Hachette UK’s policy is to use papers that are natural, renewable and recyclable products and made from wood grown in sustainable forests. The logging and manufacturing processes are expected to conform to the environmental regulations of the country of origin. Whilst the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of going to press, neither the author[s] nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may be made. In particular, (but without limiting the generality of the preceding disclaimer) every effort has been made to check drug dosages; however it is still possible that errors have been missed. Furthermore, dosage schedules are constantly being revised and new side-effects recognized. For these reasons, the reader is strongly urged to consult the drug companies’ printed instructions before administering any of the drugs recommended in this book. British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data A catalog record for this book is available from the Library of Congress ISBN 978-0-340-94167-6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Commissioning Editor: Project Editor: Production Controller: Cover Design: Gavin Jamieson Francesca Naish Joanna Walker Helen Townson Typeset on Boton Light 8/11 by Macmillan Publishing Solutions www.macmillansolutions.com Printed and bound in Malta by Gutenberg Press What do you think about this book? Or any other Hodder Arnold title