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radiograph

noun
ra·​dio·​graph | \ ˈrā-dē-ō-ˌgraf How to pronounce radiograph (audio) \

Definition of radiograph

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a picture produced on a sensitive surface by a form of radiation other than visible light specifically : an X-ray or gamma ray photograph

radiograph

verb
radiographed; radiographing; radiographs

Definition of radiograph (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to make a radiograph of

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Other Words from radiograph

Noun

radiographic \ ˌrā-​dē-​ō-​ˈgra-​fik How to pronounce radiographic (audio) \ adjective
radiographically \ ˌrā-​dē-​ō-​ˈgra-​fi-​k(ə-​)lē How to pronounce radiographically (audio) \ adverb

Verb

radiographer \ ˌrā-​dē-​ˈä-​grə-​fər How to pronounce radiographer (audio) \ noun

Examples of radiograph in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

To identify Woods’ remains, scientists from DPAA used dental, anthropological and chest radiograph comparison analysis, as well as circumstantial and material evidence, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. Sheila Vilvens, Cincinnati.com, "MIA for nearly 70 years, the remains of an Ohio soldier are coming home," 27 June 2019 Eventually, officials exhumed Julius’s remains in Belgium and, using dental and chest radiograph comparison analysis, announced the match in November 2017. Ian Shapira, Washington Post, "Twin brothers died side by side in World War II. Now, they’re finally buried side by side.," 20 June 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Mac Donald’s remains were identified using anthropological, dental, and chest radiograph analysis, the release said. J.d. Capelouto, BostonGlobe.com, "Remains of Somerville Marine killed in WWII to return to Mass. for burial," 15 June 2018 Functional instability, grossly simplified, is the feeling of ‘giving way’ while stress radiographs might show a relatively stable joint. SI.com, "Injury Analysis: Everything You Need to Know About Cristiano Ronaldo’s Ankle Sprain in 1 Minute," 25 May 2018

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First Known Use of radiograph

Noun

1896, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1896, in the meaning defined above

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radiograph

noun
ra·​dio·​graph | \ -ˌgraf How to pronounce radiograph (audio) \

Medical Definition of radiograph

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: an X-ray or gamma-ray photograph

radiograph

transitive verb

Medical Definition of radiograph (Entry 2 of 2)

: to make a radiograph of

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