skiagram

American  

[skahy-uh-gram] / ˈskaɪ əˌgræm /

noun

1. a picture made by outlining and shading a subject's shadow.

2. skiagraph.

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Etymology

Origin of skiagram

1795–1805; < Greek skiā́ shadow + -gram ¹; cf. skiagraph

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skiagram

Fragmentation is exhibited in the skiagram forming the subject of plate XI. p.

From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by Makins, George Henry

This affection may be associated with a spinous projection from the bone, which is capable of being recognised in a skiagram.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

It is recommended to compare the skiagram with that of the normal spine from the same region and from a patient of approximately similar age.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

An interesting skiagram is reproduced in plate III., which shows a compound form of injury to the clavicle.

From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by Makins, George Henry

The skiagram was taken three weeks after the reception of the injury.

From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by Makins, George Henry