x-ray (redirected from x-rays)

x-ray also X-ray (ksr)

n. also x ray or X ray

1.

a. A relatively high-energy photon having a wavelength in the approximate range from 0.01 to 10 nanometers.

b. A stream of such photons, used for their penetrating power in radiography, radiology, radiotherapy, and scientific research. Often used in the plural. Also called roentgen ray.

2. A photograph taken with x-rays.

tr.v. x-rayed also X-rayed, x-ray·ing also X-ray·ing, x-rays also X-rays

1. To irradiate with x-rays.

2. To photograph with x-rays.

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[From the fact that it was a previously unknown form of radiation when first discovered.]

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X-ray or x-ray

Noun

1. a stream of electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength that can pass through some solid materials

2. a picture produced by exposing photographic film to X-rays: used in medicine as a diagnostic aid, since parts of the body, such as bones, absorb X-rays and so appear as opaque areas on the picture

Verb

to photograph, treat, or examine using X-rays

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x-ray also X-ray  (ksr)

1. A high-energy stream of electromagnetic radiation having a frequency higher than that of ultraviolet light but less than that of a gamma ray (in the range of approximately 10¹⁶ to 10¹⁹ hertz). X-rays are absorbed by many forms of matter, including body tissues, and are used in medicine and industry to produce images of internal structures. See more at electromagnetic spectrum.

2. An image of an internal structure, such as a body part, taken with x-rays.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	X-ray - electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target roentgen ray, X ray, X-radiation ionizing radiation - high-energy radiation capable of producing ionization in substances through which it passes electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic wave, nonparticulate radiation - radiation consisting of waves of energy associated with electric and magnetic fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge
	2.	X-ray - a radiogram made by exposing photographic film to X rays; used in medical diagnosis roentgenogram, X-ray photograph, X-ray picture, X ray angiocardiogram - a series of X rays representing the action of the heart and its blood vessels after the injection of a radiopaque substance angiogram - an X-ray representation of blood vessels made after the injection of a radiopaque substance; "angiograms are produced by angiography" arteriogram - an X ray of an artery filled with a contrast medium arthrogram - an X ray of a joint after the injection of a contrast medium pneumoencephalogram, encephalogram - an X ray of the brain made by replacing spinal fluid with a gas (usually oxygen) to improve contrast hysterosalpingogram - X ray of the uterus and Fallopian tubes; usually done in diagnosing infertility (to see if there any blockages) mammogram - X-ray film of the soft tissue of the breast myelogram - X-ray film of the spinal cord and spinal nerve roots and subarachnoid space pyelogram - an X ray of the kidneys and ureters radiograph, shadowgraph, skiagram, skiagraph, radiogram - a photographic image produced on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light (especially by X-rays or gamma rays) phlebogram, venogram - an X ray of a vein injected with a radiopaque contrast medium
Verb	1.	x-ray - examine by taking x-rays examine, see - observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect; "The customs agent examined the baggage"; "I must see your passport before you can enter the country"
	2.	x-ray - take an x-ray of something or somebody; "The doctor x-rayed my chest" photography, picture taking - the act of taking and printing photographs photograph, shoot, snap - record on photographic film; "I photographed the scene of the accident"; "She snapped a picture of the President"

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X-ray

noun radiograph, x-ray image

Translations

X-ray [ɛksˈreɪ] n → radiografía;

X-rays npl → rayos mpl X

vt → radiografiar

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X-ray [ˈɛksreɪ] n (= ray) → rayon m X (= photograph); radio(graphie) f

vt → radiographier

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X-ray [ˈɛksreɪ] n → Röntgenstrahl m;

(photo) → Röntgenbild nt

vt → röntgen;

to have an X-ray → sich röntgen lassen

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X-ray [ˈɛksˈreɪ] n → raggio X (= photograph); radiografia

vt → radiografare;

to have an X-ray → farsi fare una radiografia