radiograph

American  

[rey-dee-oh-graf, -grahf] / ˈreɪ di oʊˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf /

noun

1. Also called shadowgraph.  a photographic image produced by the action of x-rays or nuclear radiation.

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verb (used with object)

1. to make a radiograph of.

radiograph British  

/ -ˌɡræf, ˈreɪdɪəʊˌɡrɑːf /

noun

1. Also called: radiogram.   shadowgraph.  an image produced on a specially sensitized photographic film or plate by radiation, usually by X-rays or gamma rays

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Etymology

Origin of radiograph

First recorded in 1875–80; radio- + -graph

Example Sentences

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radiograph

“Chile ’76” a gripping psychological thriller written and directed by Manuela Martelli, distills the sociopolitical ills of the South American country during one of its bleakest periods into a blistering radiograph of a torn character.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2023

One is to judge the nodule by its diameter, as measured by callipers on the radiograph.

From Nature ● Sep. 9, 2014

How can a radiograph of a child’s femur be used to determine the approximate age of that child?

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

Figure 8.8 Bones of the Hand This radiograph shows the position of the bones within the hand.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

There would be X-ray machines and experts to radiograph the pituitary, pineal and thymus glands when possible.

From The Glands Regulating Personality by Berman, Louis, M.D.

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