X-ray (Noun)
Meaning 1
Electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A radiogram made by exposing photographic film to X rays; used in medical diagnosis.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor examined the x-ray of my lungs to check for pneumonia.
- After breaking his arm, the child had to get an x-ray to confirm the severity of the injury.
- The x-ray showed that the tumor was growing larger and required immediate attention.
- Before undergoing surgery, the patient was required to get a full-body x-ray to check for any underlying conditions.
- The x-ray revealed a hairline fracture in her ankle that wasn't visible to the naked eye.