Meaning of X-RAY
Pronunciation: | | 'eksr`ey
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- [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
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| Synonyms: | | 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 | |
Products Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | X-Ray Description not available. more details ... |
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Medical Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | High-energy radiation used in low doses to diagnose diseases and in high doses to treat cancer. |
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Dream Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | Dreaming that you are being x-rayed indicates that you are being deceived by a person or situation. It is time for you to look beneath the surface of this person or situation. On the other hand, you may have sought yourself through a problem or issue that has been troubling you |
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Biology Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths between approximately .01 nanometers to 200 nanometers. These energy beams are powerful enough to penetrate most substances except heavy metals (such as gold and lead). X-rays are used to examine body parts; the x-rays are absorbed by tissues containing lots of calcium (bones, teeth, etc.) and thus x-ray films are useful for detecting fractures, misalignments, abnormal cavities, etc. |
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