title: Static film/screen imaging terminology: the need to standardize.
abstract: The lack of standardization of static film/screen imaging terminology causes confusion among people working in the field of radiology. The research presented in this article compares terminology used by a variety of radiology professionals, basic reference texts, and film companies. A survey was developed and distributed, in which 96% of the participants indicated they saw a definite need to standardize static film/screen imaging terminology.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000295:instrumentation; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014963:X-Ray Intensifying Screens