X-rayed
Checked for fractures
X-rayed is the past tense of X-ray, meaning to examine or photograph using X-ray radiation.
Doctors X-ray bones to check for fractures; security personnel X-ray luggage at airports.
Figuratively, to X-ray something is to scrutinize it thoroughly: She X-rayed his excuse and found it wanting.
Image from radiation exposure
- scanBrief visual sweep
- imagingProducing visual representations
- fractureSplit in hard material
- bonesRigid internal support structure
skeleton · chest · abdomen · diagnosis · examination · screening · contrast · film
Examined in close detail
- examinedLooked at closely
- analyzedStudied methodically for meaning
- transparentAllowing light through
- revealedMade visible or known
exposed · penetrated · dissected · probed · investigated · inspected · studied · uncovered
Traveler's packed belongings
- luggageTraveler's packed containers
- scannerDevice that reads data
- airportAviation passenger facility
- customsTraditional practices or import taxes
checkpoint · screening · inspection · contraband · detection · border · cargo · parcel
radiograph
Image from radiation exposure
bones · skeleton · chest · abdomen · diagnosis · examination · screening · contrast · film · radiologist
scrutinized
Examined in close detail
- examinedLooked at closely
- analyzedStudied methodically for meaning
- transparentAllowing light through
revealed · exposed · penetrated · dissected · probed · investigated · inspected · studied · uncovered · seen through
baggage
Traveler's packed belongings
customs · checkpoint · screening · inspection · contraband · detection · border · cargo · parcel · conveyor
X-rayedignored
Purposely not noticed
overlooked · neglected · skimmed · passed over · disregarded