scanning equalization radiography

scan·ning equal·i·za·tion ra·di·og·ra·phy

an electronically enhanced method of radiography in which a narrow x-ray beam is scanned over the patient while its attenuation is measured, providing feedback to modulate beam intensity to equalize regional x-ray film exposure.

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scan·ning e·qual·i·za·tion ra·di·og·ra·phy

(skan'ing ē'kwăl-ī-zā'shŭn rā'dē-og'ră-fē)

An electronically enhanced method of radiography in which a small x-ray beam is scanned over the patient while its attenuation is measured, providing feedback to modulate beam intensity to equalize average x-ray film exposure.

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