x-radiation

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x-ra·di·a·tion

(ĕks′rā′dē-ā′shən)

1. Treatment with or exposure to x-rays.

2. Radiation composed of x-rays.

x-radiation

(General Physics) another term for X-ray

x-ra•di•a•tion

(ˈɛksˌreɪ diˈeɪ ʃən)

n.

radiation in the form of x-rays.

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Noun	1.	X-radiation - electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target roentgen ray, X ray, X-ray 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-radiation - obtaining images by the use of X rays X-raying tomography, imaging - (medicine) obtaining pictures of the interior of the body computed axial tomography, computed tomography, computerized axial tomography, computerized tomography, CT, CAT - a method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis

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