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exposure /ex·po·sure/ (eks-po´zher)

1. the act of laying open, as surgical exposure.

2. the condition of being subjected to something, as to infectious agents, extremes of weather, or radiation, which may have a harmful effect.

3. in radiology, a measure of the amount of ionizing radiation at the surface of the irradiated object, e.g., the body.

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air exposure  radiation exposure measured in a small mass of air, excluding backscatter from irradiated objects.

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exposure

[ikspō′zhər]

Etymology: L, exponere, to lay out

1 a measure of the ionization of air produced by a beam of radiation. It is expressed as coulombs per kilogram of air.

2 a state of being in the presence of or subjected to a force or influence (e.g., viral exposure, heat exposure).

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exposure

(ikspō´zhr),
n uncovering: subjection to viewing or radiation.

exposure, accidental pulp,

n a pulp exposure unintentionally created during instrumentation.

exposure, air,

n the radiation exposure measured in a small mass of air under conditions of electronic equilibrium with the surrounding air, i.e., excluding backscatter from irradiated parts or objects.

exposure, cariogenic

(karēōjen´ik),
n an incident in which teeth come into contact with foods that tend to create a favorable environment for development of dental caries.

exposure, carious pulp,

n a pulp exposure occasioned by extension of the carious process to the pulp chamber wall.

exposure, chronic,

n a radiation exposure of long duration, either continuous (protraction exposure) or intermittent (fractionation exposure); usually referring to exposure of relatively low intensity.

exposure, cumulative,

n the total accumulated exposure resulting from repeated radiation exposures of the whole body or of a particular region.

exposure, double,

n the two superimposed exposures on the same radiographic or photographic film.

exposure, entrance,

n an exposure measured at the surface of an irradiated body, part, or object. It includes both primary radiation and backscatter from the irradiated underlying tissue or material.

exposure, erythema

(erthē´m),
n the radiation exposure necessary to produce a temporary redness of the skin. The exposure required varies with the quality of the radiation to which the skin is exposed.

exposure incident,

n an event in which a health care professional's potential for infection is heightened after coming into contact with a patient's blood, body fluids, mucous membranes, or broken skin.

exposure, mechanical pulp,

n See exposure, pulp, surgical.

exposure, parenteral,

n exposure of the internal systems of the body due to the puncturing of the skin by a needle or other sharp instrument.

exposure, protraction,

n the continuous exposure to radiation over a relatively long period at a low exposure rate.

exposure, pulp,

n an opening through the wall of the pulp chamber uncovering the dental pulp.

exposure, radiographic,

n a measure of the x or g radiation to which a person or object, or part of either, is exposed at a certain place, this measure being based on its ability to produce ionization. The unit of x- or g-radiation exposure is the roentgen (R).

exposure, radiographic, entrance (surface),

n the radiation exposure measured at the external surface of a person or thing that has been ir-radiated. Measurement includes both backscatter radiation from the exposed tissues and primary radia-tion.

exposure rate, output,

n the exposure to radiation at a specified point per unit of time, usually expressed in roentgens per minute.

exposure, surface,

n See exposure, entrance.

exposure, surgical pulp,

n (mechanical pulp exposure) the pulp exposure created intentionally or unintentionally during instrumentation.

exposure, threshold,

n the minimum exposure that will produce a detectable degree of any given effect.

exposure time,

n the time during which a person or object is exposed to radiation, expressed in one of the conventional units of time.

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exposure

1. the act of laying open, as surgical exposure.

2. the condition of being subjected to something, as to infectious agents or extremes of weather or radiation, which may have a harmful effect.

3. in radiology, a measure of the amount of ionizing radiation at the surface of the irradiated object, e.g. the body.

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exposure button

of an x-ray machine. Usually on a 4 to 5 ft cable so that the operator can stand at a distance away from the primary beam. Combined with a timing device that is preset and controls the exposure time. The button is usually a two-stage mechanism, the first causing preheating of the cathode filament and/or rotating the anode, the second closing the electrical circuit and the creation of the x-ray beam.

exposure chart

a chart set up after a preliminary trial that sets out the best arrangement of exposure factors for a particular set of radiological equipment in order to obtain the best results.

climatic exposure

exposure to the weather without provision of shelter. See hypothermia, hyperthermia.

exposure error

under- or overexposure in radiography causing inferior contrast and detail.

exposure factors

the milliampere-seconds and kilovoltage for radiography of a particular animal. The factors are influenced by the speed of the film to be used, the anode to film distance, the grid to be used and the size of the subject. The exposure factors should be kept constant as far as possible.

exposure latitude

degree of over- or underexposure tolerable in a correctly developed film to still produce an acceptable radiographic image.

provocative exposure

in testing for possible hypersensitivity, the exposure to a suspected offensive agent to see if there is a recurrence of clinical signs.

exposure time

in radiography variable but fastest is best with animals because of the difficulty of holding the animal quite still or of delaying its breathing for any length of time. The milliamperage used should be as high as possible to keep the exposure time short.

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exposure

Epidemiology A state of contact or close proximity to a chemical, pathogen, radioisotope or other other substance by swallowing, breathing, or direct contact–eg, on skin or eyes; exposure may be short term–acute or long term–chronic. See Acute exposure, Athlete exposure, Chronic exposure, Intermediate exposure, Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, Perinatal substance exposure Imaging An image, as an AP exposure of the chest Medical liability A general term for the degree of malpractice risk borne by a health care provider while performing a particular medical service See Risk management.

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Patient discussion about Exposures.

Q. Am I more exposed to other diseases because of my fibromyalgia? I've been suffering from fibromyalgia for a year now (but only diagnosed 6 months ago)and in the past few months I had 3-4 colds ant a throat inflamation twice!!! is this disease ruining my imune system???

A. the only possible connection i can see is if you don't sleep well. lack of sleep in the long run ware out the body and it's immune system. that can cause your body to be more exposed to infections.
are you sleeping well?

Q. I feel some effects due to less exposure to sunlight. I heard that UV lighting is effective for depression. I’m living in northwest pacific; the summers are very nice but way to short. I feel some effects due to less exposure to sunlight. I have been told that sun light helps the production of the chemical in the brain that we are deficient of. If true, are there certain types of fixtures and/or bulbs that I should try.

A. Its also called seasonal affective disorder:
http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/disorder

(SAD) depression with fatigue, lethargy, oversleeping, overeating, and carbohydrate craving recurring cyclically during specific seasons, most commonly the winter months.

I would about UV. Perhaps you should get a fluorescent light fixture for the area where you spend the most time each day and turn it on.

The web sites that sell the commercial light boxes want several hundred dollars or even more. (Seems like rip off to me.)
The web page at
http://www.ncpamd.com/seasonal.htm

says "studies suggest that regular fluorescent lights will work as well. UV (ultraviolet) light can damage eyes and skin, so it must be filtered out. It is best to buy a commercially built light box to be sure of the exact amount of light and to be sure that there are no isolated "hot spots" which could damage eyes. Many people still prefer full spectrum (minus UV) light because it i

Q. How I get power in my bones once exposed to sunlight? I want to know that after my workout from a gym, when I come out in the Sunlight I can bear the sun better and I feel power in my bones. I have made it my regular habit but it worries me a lot that exposure to sun will bring the risk of some skin diseases or cancer. I also want to know how I get power in my bones once exposed to sunlight.

A. Sunlight helps in making Vitamin D and this helps in making bone mass and with the reduced bone loss you get power in your bones. On the other side you do exercise which stimulates hormones which helps to make your body fit. The only requirement is to keep up with a healthy diet. Sunlight will not harm you. But if you really fear of getting cancer or any diseases then your diet and lifestyle will save you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyiHpsS3c6M&eurl=http://www.imedix.com/health_community/vMyiHpsS3c6M_vitamin_d_getting_sun?q=sunlight%20vitamin%20d&feature=player_embedded