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X-ray photography

X-ray photography

3.8
A way to take pictures of the inside of the body using X-rays
  • noun
  • /ˈɛksˌreɪ pəˈtɒɡrəfi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : fotografía de rayos X
  • The doctor used X-ray photography to examine the broken bone.

Examples

  • The doctor explained how X-ray photography helps to visualize internal organs without surgery.

  • Advances in X-ray photography have greatly improved the detection of lung diseases.

  • X-ray photography played a crucial role in diagnosing the patient's broken bone.

  • Have you ever seen an X-ray photography of your teeth?

  • X-ray photography is essential for identifying fractures that aren't visible on the surface.

  • Thanks to X-ray photography, the surgeon could accurately plan the operation to remove the tumor.

  • Many clinics use X-ray photography to provide clear images of the lungs for better diagnosis.

Synonyms

radiography
vsX-ray photography
  • Specialized
1 5.8

Making pictures of the inside of the body or objects using X-rays

restricts this to photographic imaging mainly with X-rays for medicine
X-raying
vsX-ray photography
  • Specialized
1 5.5

Taking pictures of the inside of objects or body parts using X-rays

focuses on making photographs for internal medical examination
roentgenography
vsX-ray photography
  • Archaic
9.9

To use X-rays to make a picture of the inside of the body

is the general photographic process for medical internal imaging
radioscopy
vsX-ray photography
  • Specialized
8.6

A medical check that uses X-rays to look inside the body for problems

emphasizes creating photographic images rather than the act of examination

Surface Forms

X-ray photography singular
X-ray photographies plural

Morphology

X-ray + photography

The phrase is compositionally transparent: 'X-ray' (radiation used for imaging) combined with 'photography' (the act of taking photographs) directly yields 'taking photographs using X-rays' — i.e., imaging the inside of the body. This is a standard, cross-linguistic compound pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents should be able to infer the meaning.

Etymology

X-ray photography comes from the discovery of invisible rays called 'X-rays' that could pass through the body and cast shadows of bones on photographic film. The literal idea—using X-ray plus photography to make an image of the inside of the body—explains why the phrase means 'taking photographs with X-rays to see inside the body'.