Densitometry, X-Ray
| Definition: |
Measurement of the degree of darkening of X-ray film by means of a photocell which measures light transmission through the film. |
| Notes: |
NIM; "tomodensitometry" seen in foreign lit = probably TOMOGRAPHY, X-RAY COMPUTED: see note under DENSITOMETRY |
| Also Called: |
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry,Radiographic Absorptiometry, Dual-Energy |
| Previously Indexed: |
Photometry (1966) |
Densitometry, X-Ray Definitions and Terms
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