radiograph

[rey-dee-oh-graf, -grahf]

noun

1. Also called shadowgraph. a photographic image produced by the action of x-rays or nuclear radiation.

verb (used with object)

1. to make a radiograph of.

radiograph

/ -ˌɡræf, ˈreɪdɪəʊˌɡrɑːf /

noun

1. Also called: radiogram.  shadowgraph. an image produced on a specially sensitized photographic film or plate by radiation, usually by X-rays or gamma rays

Word History and Origins

Origin of radiograph¹

First recorded in 1875–80; radio- + -graph

Example Sentences

Investigators rely on dental records, DNA, medical records and radiographs to identify remains, the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times

All 10 alligators - including Thibodaux - participated in a routine examination which involved blood collection, radiographs and more.

From BBC

“We do not have any machine that can make radiographs of large specimens, but luckily our colleagues at the Cultural History Museum did, as archaeologists use this technique much more often,” Ms. Engelschion said.

From New York Times

She had been trained to voluntarily allow zookeepers to do radiographs and ultrasounds on her.

From Washington Post

Researchers had a minimum of two clinicians classify over 3,600 hip radiographs.

From Washington Post

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