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X-ray (Verb)

Examine by taking x-rays.

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

The doctor ordered a set of images to x-ray her lungs and check for any signs of disease.
The patients will be told to hold still while they x-ray their spines for further diagnosis.
To check for broken bones, the doctor decided to x-ray the injured areas first.
After conducting some tests, the medical team decided to x-ray the patient's head for any internal injuries.
The radiologist will x-ray the affected limb to confirm the suspicion of a fractured bone.

Take an x-ray of something or somebody; "The doctor x-rayed my chest".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The doctor x-rayed my broken arm to see if it was fractured.
The dentist will x-ray your teeth to check for signs of decay.
The security personnel x-rayed the suitcase to ensure it didn't contain any explosives.
At the airport, they x-rayed every piece of luggage carefully.
The veterinarian x-rayed the dog's leg to see if it had a fracture.