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Radiologist: Glossary of Terms


Angioplasty: procedure to reopen blood vessels.

Arrhythmia: abnormal heart rhythm.

Arteriosclerosis: disease that causes arteries to harden.

Fluoroscopy: fluorescent x-ray to view real-time movement.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): technique to view functions of the body using radio signals.

Mammogram: x-ray of the breast.

Radiographs: technique to view the bones and soft tissues (x-ray).