transilluminate

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trans·il·lu·mi·na·tion (tr

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n, tr

The passing of a light through the walls of a body part or organ to facilitate medical inspection.

transil·lumi·nate (-l

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) v.

transil·lumi·nator n.

transilluminate [ˌtrænzɪˈluːmɪˌneɪt]

(Medicine) (tr) Med to pass a light through the wall of (a bodily cavity, membrane, etc.) in order to detect fluid, lesions, etc.

transillumination n

transilluminator n

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