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x-ray

/ˈeks.reɪ/

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noun

/ˈeks.reɪ/B1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее тип электромагнитного излучения, используемого в медицинской визуализации для просмотра внутренней структуры тела, или изображение, полученное в результате этого процесса.

A noun referring to a type of electromagnetic radiation used in medical imaging to view the internal structure of the body, or the image produced by this process.

  1. Medical imaging techniqueA2formalmedical

    A type of electromagnetic radiation used to create images of the inside of the body, especially bones.

    ruРентгеновский снимок

    • The doctor ordered an X-ray of my chest.
    • The X-ray showed a small fracture in his wrist.
    • She had to wait for the X-ray results.

    Synonymsradiographroentgenogram

  2. Image produced by X-raysA2formalmedical

    A photograph or digital image taken using X-ray radiation.

    ruРентгеновский снимок

    • The X-ray revealed no signs of infection.
    • He studied the X-ray carefully before making a diagnosis.
    • The dentist took an X-ray of my teeth.

    Synonymsradiogramradiographroentgenogram

Forms
  • x-rays plural form
  • x-rays' possessive plural form
  • x-ray's possessive singular form

verb

/ˈeks.reɪ/B2formalmedical
  • ruГлагол, означающий исследовать или фотографировать что-либо с помощью рентгеновских лучей.

A verb meaning to examine or photograph something using X-rays.

  1. Examine using X-raysB1formalmedical

    To examine or scan a part of the body using X-ray radiation to create images for medical diagnosis.

    ruПросветить рентгеном

    • The doctor x-rayed his broken arm to see the fracture.
    • They x-rayed her chest to check for pneumonia.
    • The patient was x-rayed before the surgery.

    Synonymsimageradiographscan

  2. Take an X-ray imageB1formalmedical

    To produce a photographic or digital image of the internal structure of something using X-rays.

    ruСделать рентгеновский снимок

    • The technician x-rayed the luggage at the airport.
    • They x-rayed the old painting to reveal the hidden layers.
    • The dentist x-rayed my teeth to check for cavities.

    Synonymsradiograph

Forms
  • x-rayed past participle
  • x-rayed past simple
  • x-raying present participle
  • x-rays third person singular