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

• X Ray
• Roentgen Ray
• X-radiation

Hypernyms

• Nonparticulate Radiation
• Ionizing Radiation
• Electromagnetic Radiation

Meaning ²

A radiogram made by exposing photographic film to X rays; used in medical diagnosis.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• X Ray
• X-ray Photograph
• X-ray Picture
• Roentgenogram

Hypernyms

• Skiagraph
• Skiagram
• Radiogram
• Radiograph

Hyponyms

• Venogram
• Phlebogram
• Hysterosalpingogram
• Pyelogram
• Angiogram
• Encephalogram
• Angiocardiogram
• Arteriogram
• Arthrogram
• Mammogram
• Pneumoencephalogram
• Myelogram