radiograph

/ræˈdaɪəɡræf/

Definitions

1. noun

A photograph of the internal structures of the body, especially the skeleton, made by using X-rays.

“The doctor ordered a radiograph of the patient’s broken arm to assess the extent of the injury.”

2. noun

A photograph made using any form of electromagnetic radiation other than visible light, such as X-rays or gamma rays.

“The scientists used a radiograph to examine the internal structure of the comet.”

Synonyms

  • X-ray
  • image
  • radiograph image

Antonyms

  • photograph
  • visible light image