X Ray (Noun)
Meaning 1
Electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The dentist took an x-ray of my tooth to check for any signs of decay.
- The doctor ordered an x-ray of my chest to see if I had pneumonia.
- X-rays are used in security screenings at airports to inspect luggage and passengers.
- The radiologist studied the x-ray film to diagnose the patient's broken bone.
- The high-energy electrons in the machine collided with a metal target to produce a burst of x-rays.
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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 carefully examined the x_ray to determine the extent of the bone fracture.
- An x_ray of the chest revealed a large tumor in the patient's left lung.
- Before surgery, the orthopedic specialist ordered an x_ray of the patient's knee.
- The dentist used an x_ray to locate the source of the infection in the patient's tooth.
- The hospital's radiology department produced hundreds of x_rays every day for doctors to review.