rontgenize

/rɒntˈdʒɛnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to treat or examine with X-rays, especially to diagnose an internal injury or disease

“The doctor rontgenized the patient to check for internal injuries after the car accident”

2. verb

to examine or treat with radiation, especially in medicine

“The hospital rontgenized the patient with low-level radiation to find the source of the pain”

Synonyms

  • radiate
  • x-ray

Antonyms

  • protect
  • shield