This glossary presents key technical terms used in medical imaging.It was created to strengthen understanding of radiography,computed tomography and magnetic resonance,while developing precise medical vocabulary
Attenuation
Noun
The reduction in the intensity of a beam of radiation as it passes through a medium
Example: Attenuation varies depending on tissue density.
en: Atténuation
Beam
Noun
A stream of radiation used to create images
Example: The beam passes through the body to create the image.
en: Faisceau
Clot
Noun
A thick mass of blood that can block a vessel
Example: A clot can stop blood flow to the brain.
en: Caillot
Collapse
Noun
The falling down or closing of a structure.
Example: A lung collapse can be seen on a X-ray.
en: Affaissement
Contrast agent
Noun
A substance used to enhance the contrast of structures or fluids within the body in medical imagined.
Example: A contrast agent was administered to improve image visibility
en: Produit de contraste
Distal
Adjective
Located farther from the point of origin or attachment of a structure,usually sused to describe anatomical position.
Example: The distal radius is a common site of fracture when falling on your hand
en: Distal
Hemorrhage
Noun
The escape of blood from a vessel
Example: A hemorrhage can be seen on a CT scan very quicky
en: Hémorragie
Leakage
Noun
Escape of fluid or contrast from vessels
Example: Leakage may indicate severe vessel damage
en: Fuite
Lining
Noun
A layer that covers or surrounds an organ.
Example: Inflammation of the lining can be seen on the image.
en: Paroi
Narrowing
Noun
A reduction in the size of a passage in the body.
Example: Narrowing of a vessel can reduce blood flow.
en: Rétrécissement
Occlusion
Noun
A complete blockage of a blood vessel or passage that stops normal flow.
Example: An occlusion of a cerebral artery can cause a stroke.
en: Blocage
Proximal
Adjective
Position close to the center of the body or point of attachment.The opposite of distal
Example: The proximal humerus forms part of the shoulder joint.
en: Proximal
Radio induced
Adjective
Caused by radiation exposure
Example: Radio induced damage can occur after high exposure
en: Radio-induit
Supine
Adjective
Lying horizontally with the face and torso facing upward.
Example: The patient remained supine during the scan.
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