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Definition of X-radiation
1. Noun. Electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target.
Exact synonyms: Roentgen Ray, X Ray, X-ray
Generic synonyms: Ionizing Radiation, Electromagnetic Radiation, Electromagnetic Wave, Nonparticulate Radiation
Generic synonyms: Ionizing Radiation, Electromagnetic Radiation, Electromagnetic Wave, Nonparticulate Radiation
2. Noun. Obtaining images by the use of X rays.
Exact synonyms: X-raying
Generic synonyms: Imaging, Tomography
Specialized synonyms: Cat, Computed Axial Tomography, Computed Tomography, Computerized Axial Tomography, Computerized Tomography, Ct
Derivative terms: X-ray, X-ray
Generic synonyms: Imaging, Tomography
Specialized synonyms: Cat, Computed Axial Tomography, Computed Tomography, Computerized Axial Tomography, Computerized Tomography, Ct
Derivative terms: X-ray, X-ray
Definition of X-radiation
1. Noun. X-ray radiation ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of X-radiation
1. Radiant energy from an X-ray tube. See: X-ray. (05 Mar 2000)