Radiology equipment

Radiology equipment

Radiology equipment is used in the medical profession for the purpose of creating images that expose internal parts of the body.

Industry: Medical devices

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epoetin

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

A recombinant version of human erythropoietin.

radiation exposure

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

A measure of ionization in air caused by x-rays or gamma rays only. The unit of exposure most often used is the roentgen. See also contamination.

A route by which a radionuclide or other toxic material can enter the body. The main exposure routes are inhalation, ingestion, absorption through the skin, and entry through a cut or wound in the ...

exposure rate

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

A measure of the ionization produced in air by x-rays or gamma rays per unit of time (frequently expressed in roentgens per hour).

external irradiation

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

External irradiation occurs when all or part of the body is exposed to penetrating radiation from an external source. During exposure, this radiation can be absorbed by the body or it can pass ...

external exposure

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

External irradiation occurs when all or part of the body is exposed to penetrating radiation from an external source. During exposure, this radiation can be absorbed by the body or it can pass ...

fallout, nuclear

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

Minute particles of radioactive debris that descend slowly from the atmosphere after a nuclear explosion. For more information, see chapter 2 of cdc’s fallout report (pdf - 32.24 mb).