skiagraph

[skahy-uh-graf, -grahf]

noun

a radiograph.

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

Related formsski·a·graph·ic

[skahy-uh-graf-ik] /ˌskaɪ əˈgræf ɪk/, ski·a·graph·i·cal, adjectiveski·ag·ra·phy

[skahy-ag-ruh-fee] /skaɪˈæg rə fi/, noun

Examples from the Web for skiagraph

Historical Examples

But a skiagraph, or X-ray photograph, has a fascination all its own.
The Vanishing Man
R. Austin Freeman
The moment the skiagraph was taken, it was very clear which bone should be removed.
McClure's Magazine, Vol. VI., No. 6, May, 1896
Various

skiagraph

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Examples from the Web for skiagraph

Historical Examples

But a skiagraph, or X-ray photograph, has a fascination all its own.

The moment the skiagraph was taken, it was very clear which bone should be removed.

Origin of skiagraph