radiography
(rā-dē-og'ră-fē 
)
[radio- + -graphy]
The process of obtaining an image for diagnosis using a radiological modality. Radiography includes x-ray studies, computed tomography [CT] scanning, magnetic resonance imaging [MRI], bone scanning, positron emission tomography [PET] scanning, combined CT and PET scanning, ultrasonography, and mammography and digital mammography.
ABBR: CR
The capturing of a radiographic image on a solid-state imaging device (instead of on radiographic film). A photostimulable phosphor imaging plate recovers the image, which is subsequently enhanced with a digital computer and displayed on a monitor.ABBR: DR
The conversion of x-ray energy received from an imaged body part into digital format using semiconductors, without first collecting images on an image plate or as light.