X-ray — synonyms, definition

1. x-ray (Noun)

X ray X-radiation X-ray photograph X-ray picture examine photograph roentgen ray roentgenogram treat

x-ray (Noun) — Electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target.

x-ray (Noun) — A radiogram made by exposing photographic film to X rays; used in medical diagnosis.

electromagnetic radiation electromagnetic wave ionizing radiation nonparticulate radiation radiogram radiograph shadowgraph skiagram skiagraph angiocardiogram angiogram arteriogram arthrogram encephalogram hysterosalpingogram mammogram myelogram phlebogram pneumoencephalogram pyelogram venogram

2. x-ray (Verb)

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x-ray (Verb) — Examine by taking x-rays.

x-ray (Verb) — (photography) take an x-ray of something or somebody. ex. "The doctor x-rayed my chest"

examine photo photograph see shoot snap