skiagraph

[ skahy-uh-graf, -grahf ]

noun
  1. a radiograph.

Origin of skiagraph

1
1895–1900; back formation from skiagraphy the process of making skiagraphs <Greek skiāgraphía painting in light and shade, equivalent to skiā-, combining form of skiā́ shade + -graphia-graphy

Other words from skiagraph

  • ski·a·graph·ic [skahy-uh-graf-ik], /ˌskaɪ əˈgræf ɪk/, ski·a·graph·i·cal, adjective
  • ski·ag·ra·phy [skahy-ag-ruh-fee], /skaɪˈæg rə fi/, noun

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