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x-radiation

[eks-rey-dee-ey-shuh n] /ˈɛksˌreɪ diˈeɪ ʃən/
noun
1.
exposure to x-rays.
2.
radiation in the form of x-rays.
Origin of x-radiation
1895-1900
First recorded in 1895-1900
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British Dictionary definitions for x-radiation

x-radiation

noun
1.
another term for X-ray
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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x-radiation in Medicine

x-radiation n.

  1. Treatment with or exposure to x-rays.

  2. Radiation composed of x-rays.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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