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Definition of X ray
1. Noun. Electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target.
Exact synonyms: Roentgen Ray, X-radiation, X-ray
Generic synonyms: Ionizing Radiation, Electromagnetic Radiation, Electromagnetic Wave, Nonparticulate Radiation
Generic synonyms: Ionizing Radiation, Electromagnetic Radiation, Electromagnetic Wave, Nonparticulate Radiation
2. Noun. A radiogram made by exposing photographic film to X rays; used in medical diagnosis.
Exact synonyms: Roentgenogram, X-ray, X-ray Photograph, X-ray Picture
Specialized synonyms: Angiocardiogram, Angiogram, Arteriogram, Arthrogram, Encephalogram, Pneumoencephalogram, Hysterosalpingogram, Mammogram, Myelogram, Pyelogram, Phlebogram, Venogram
Generic synonyms: Radiogram, Radiograph, Shadowgraph, Skiagram, Skiagraph
Specialized synonyms: Angiocardiogram, Angiogram, Arteriogram, Arthrogram, Encephalogram, Pneumoencephalogram, Hysterosalpingogram, Mammogram, Myelogram, Pyelogram, Phlebogram, Venogram
Generic synonyms: Radiogram, Radiograph, Shadowgraph, Skiagram, Skiagraph