x-ray

• Nom désignant un type de rayonnement électromagnétique utilisé en imagerie médicale pour visualiser la structure interne du corps, ou l'image obtenue par ce procédé.

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.

   radiographie

   • 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.

   Synonymesradiographroentgenogram

2. Image produced by X-raysA2formalmedical

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

   Radiographie

   • 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.

   Synonymesradiogramradiographroentgenogram

• Verbe signifiant examiner ou photographier quelque chose à l'aide de rayons X.

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.

   examiner aux rayons X

   • 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.

   Synonymesimageradiographscan

2. Take an X-ray imageB1formalmedical

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

   radiographier

   • 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.

   Synonymesradiograph