About The Word X-ray

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X-ray

X-ray Meaning & Definition
X-ray Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of X-ray?

[n] a radiogram made by exposing photographic film to X rays; used in medical diagnosis
[n] electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target
[v] take an x-ray of something or somebody; "The doctor x-rayed my chest"
[v] examine by taking x-rays

Synonyms | Synonyms for X-ray: roentgen ray | roentgenogram | X-radiation | X-ray photograph | X-ray picture

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See Also | angiocardiogram | angiogram | arteriogram | arthrogram | electromagnetic radiation | electromagnetic wave | encephalogram | examine | hysterosalpingogram | ionizing radiation | mammogram | myelogram | nonparticulate radiation | phlebogram | photograph | pneumoencephalogram | pyelogram | radiogram | radiograph | see | shadowgraph | shoot | skiagram | skiagraph | snap | venogram

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