roentgenograph

[rent-guh-nuh-graf, -grahf, -juh-, ruhnt-]

noun

1. roentgenogram.

Other Word Forms

• roentgenographic adjective
• roentgenographically adverb
• roentgenography noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of roentgenograph¹

First recorded in 1905–10; roentgeno- + -graph

Example Sentences

These positive films are made in twelve sizes, and the size selected should be that corresponding to the size of the patient as shown by the roentgenograph.

From Project Gutenberg

The foreign body can be seen with the mirror, but a roentgenograph must nevertheless be made, for the object may be of another nature than was first thought.

From Project Gutenberg

The roentgenograph will show its position, and from this knowledge the plan of removal can be formulated.

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