x-raying

• Nom désignant le processus de production d'images à l'aide de rayons X, généralement pour un examen médical ou technique.

A noun referring to the process of obtaining images by the use of X-rays, typically for medical or technical examination.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Medical imaging processB1formalmedical

   The process of obtaining images of the inside of a body or object by using X-rays.

   Radiographie (procédé d'imagerie)

   • The doctor recommended X-raying the patient's chest to check for pneumonia.
   • X-raying is a standard procedure for diagnosing bone fractures.
   • The technician performed X-raying of the luggage at the airport security checkpoint.

   Synonymesradiographyroentgenography

• 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