ra·di·og·ra·phy (r  d - g r -f)n. The process by which radiographs are made. Also called skiagraphy. |
radiography [ray-dee-og-ra-fee]
Noun
the production of radiographs for use in medicine or industry
radiographer n
radiography
the production of photographic images on film using radiation from other radioactive substances instead of light. Also called x-ray scotography, shadowgraphy. — radiograph, radiographer, n. — radiographic, radiographical, adj.
See also: Radiationthe technique of producing images on photographic film by the action of x rays or other radioactive materials. Also called scotography. — radiograph, n.
See also: Photography
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | radiography - the process of making a radiograph; producing an image on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light autoradiography - producing a radiograph by means of the radiation emitted from the specimen being photographed photography - the process of producing images of objects on photosensitive surfaces |
| 2. | radiography - photography that uses other kinds of radiation than visible light photography, picture taking - the act of taking and printing photographs roentgenography, X-ray photography - radiography that uses X-rays to produce a roentgenogram xeroradiography - radiography using X-rays and xerographic (rather than roentgenographic) techniques |
Translations
radiography [reɪdɪˈɔgrəfɪ] radio n → Röntgenografie f
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