radiographer

radiographer (rā´dēog´rfur),

n a specialist or technician in radiography.

radiographer anatomy,

n See anatomy, radiographic.

radiographer contrast,

n See contrast, radiographic.

radiographer density,

n See density, radiographic.

radiographer diagnosis,

n See diagnosis, radiographic.

radiographer examination,

n See examination, radiographic.

radiographer grid,

n a clear plastic device with the horizontal and vertical wires crossing each other at intervals of 1 mm; used in radiography techniques for the purpose of measurement.

radiographer interpretation,

n See interpretation, radiographic.

radiographer localization,

n See localization, radiographic.

radiographer, oral,

n a specialist or technician in oral radiography.

radiographer survey,

n See survey, radiographic.

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radiographer

a radiological technologist whose work is the making of diagnostic radiographs. Duties depend on legislative constraints but may include positioning animals for radiological examinations; determining the proper voltage, current and exposure time for each radiograph and adjusting the x-ray equipment; the production of radiographs requested by the veterinarian; developing the x-ray film; and assisting the radiologist in special procedures and in the preparation of radiopaque contrast media.