Category: B

Diagnostic radiation produced at the target of the anode in an x-ray tube. An electron is accelerated at high speed from the x-ray tube cathode filament. It interacts with the nuclear field of a target atom, changing direction and losing energy that is emitted in the form of an ionizing radiation photon. The result is…

Total radioactivity from cosmic rays, natural radioactive materials, and other radiation that is present in a specific area. Total radioactivity that may be in a particular area from cosmic rays, natural materials and other radiation sources. High-energy radiation that comes from natural sources. The emanation of radiation in the natural surroundings of human beings encompasses…

Purulence with a blue tint; usually associated with infection due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa.  

Dilatation of the pupil owing to psychic stimulus.  

Rapid dilatation of a pupil, alternating with contraction.  

A device for pumping blood. It is attached to an extracorporeal circulation system.  

A pulse felt in the brachial artery.  

A pulse that reaches a higher intensity than normal, then disappears quickly. Best detected when the arm is held aloft.  

A pulse marked by two systolic peaks on the pulse waveform. It is characteristic of aortic regurgitation (with or without aortic stenosis) and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.  

A pulse in which two regular beats are followed by a longer pause. A pulse where the beats come in pairs, with a longer pause after every second beat.