x-ray machine

• Appareil utilisant les rayons X pour produire des images des structures internes d'objets ou d'organismes vivants, couramment employé en diagnostic médical et en contrôle de sécurité.

A device that uses X-ray radiation to create images of the internal structures of objects or living organisms, commonly used in medical diagnostics and security screening.

1. Medical imaging deviceB1formal

   A machine that uses X-rays to create images of the inside of the body for diagnostic purposes.

   appareil de radiographie

   • The doctor ordered an X-ray machine to examine the patient's broken arm.
   • The hospital recently purchased a new digital X-ray machine.
   • Technicians operate the X-ray machine to capture clear images of the lungs.

2. Security scanning deviceB1formal

   A device used at airports or security checkpoints to scan luggage and packages for prohibited items.

   Appareil de radiographie de sécurité

   • All bags must pass through the X-ray machine before boarding.
   • The security guard spotted a suspicious object on the X-ray machine screen.
   • The X-ray machine at the entrance detected a metal object in his bag.