x-ray

/ˈɛksɹˈeɪ/

X-ray

an image of bones in the body produced by a machine that uses a radiation to see through objects

electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target

to x-ray

MAIN VERB

to examine the bones or internal organs using x-rays

take an x-ray of something or somebody

Examples

1. The X-ray clearly shows a fracture in the patient's arm.

2. The X-rays show that he has a broken ankle.

3. The dentist took an X-ray of my teeth to check for any underlying issues.

4. The doctor advised wearing protective clothing to minimize exposure to harmful radiation during the X-ray procedure.