skiagraph
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of skiagraph
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
Example Sentences
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If you will study my skiagraph, you will see how I got my first clue.
From The Treasure-Train by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)
Even after the hand has been dressed, it is possible, through the dressing, to skiagraph it, and determine the presence or absence of any such fragments of glass.
From McClure's Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 6, May, 1896 by Various
An attempt has been made by Rowland and Waggett. to skiagraph such foreign bodies, with encouraging results.
From McClure's Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 6, May, 1896 by Various
That is to have a careful skiagraph, or, in case of negative results, several of them taken, in order to determine the presence or absence of cervical ribs.
From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
Stones in various organs, such as the kidney, will be accessible to examination so soon as our methods have improved sufficiently for us to skiagraph through the thicker parts of the trunk.
From McClure's Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 6, May, 1896 by Various
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