What are the Common Radiology Terminology – Lesson 04 || Shri Ram Medical College

Myelogram : A myelogram is used to look at the discs between the vertebrae of a patient. Contrast fluid is put into the thecal sac with the help of a needle. Megaton (Mt): the energy of an explosion equal to that of a million tons of TNT going off. Neoplastic: Having to do with a disease process that causes an abnormal mass of tissue to form and grow. Neutron: A small part of an atom that has no electrical charge and is usually found in the nucleus. Neutrons have no charge, just like their name says. Non-ionizing radiation: radiation that is not as powerful as ionizing radiation and has longer wavelengths. Non-stochastic effects: effects that can be linked to the amount of radiation a person got. Nuclear energy: the heat energy that comes from nuclear fission or radioactive decay in a nuclear reactor. Nuclear fuel cycle: steps that need to be taken to get fuel for nuclear power plants. Nuclear tracers: Radioisotopes give doctors a way to “look“ inside the body and see org