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  • Barium fluorochloride

    A luminescent substance employed in the production of intensifying screens.  

  • Ballistic milliampere second meter

    In X-ray equipment operating at 200 mA or higher, the utilization of a specific meter becomes essential to accurately record the mA·S (milliampere-seconds) at a slower needle movement, ensuring convenient readability for exposures below 1/10 second. This particular meter is designed to measure tube current and is employed alongside impulse and electronic timers. However, for…

  • Axial (depth) resolution

    The capability to differentiate between two objects positioned along a line parallel to the sound source is determined by the distance between the objects at which they become just perceptible or resolvable.        

  • Axial

    The x-ray source orbits around the patient in a circular motion, enabling the transmission of multidirectional x-rays to a detector system. A linear axis that traverses through a spherical object, connecting its two poles and serving as the rotational axis around which the object can spin.  

  • Avogadro’s number

    The quantity of atoms present in a gram atomic weight of any element, as well as the number of molecules contained in the gram molecular weight of any substance, can be determined.  

  • Autotransformer

    An individual coil transformer possesses the ability to either increase or decrease voltage levels. It regulates the input voltage to the primary side of the high voltage transformer. This particular transformer is characterized by its self-inductive coil and functions as a selector for voltage adjustments.  

  • Automatic serial changer

    A specialized machine is commonly employed in special medical procedures to swiftly capture images during examinations, such as angiography. This machine is designed to facilitate the rapid filming of these procedures, ensuring efficient and timely image acquisition.  

  • Automatic processing

    An automated film processing unit performs the mechanical tasks of developing, fixing, washing, and drying a film. Various units are available in the market, such as the X-omats, offering efficient and streamlined film processing capabilities.  

  • Automatic pressure injector

    A specialized apparatus is employed for conducting specific procedural examinations that necessitate the swift injection of contrast material. One such instance is angiography, where the machine facilitates the rapid administration of the contrast substance.  

  • Automatic line voltage compensator

    The incoming power supply undergoes automatic electronic control, ensuring a precise density within a range of +10 percent as specified on the control panel. This advanced feature surpasses the conventional manual line voltage compensator in terms of performance and accuracy.  

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