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Glossary
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Algorithm
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General computation procedure.
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In this case: image reconstruction from the measured raw data.
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Anode
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Positive electrode in the x-ray tube (source of radiation).
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AP
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Anterior-Posterior from front to back.
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API
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Automatic Patient Instruction; breathing instructions to the
patient.
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Artifact
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Structure in a medical image which does not represent any ana-
tomical structure and which impairs the representation of the
anatomical structure (e.g., streaks).
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Attenuation
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The ratio of x-ray beam intensity prior to and after passing
through an attenuating object.
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Attenuation profile
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Local distribution of attenuation values from one direction of
projection of the fan beam.
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