chest x-ray
Thoracic radiation image
A chest x-ray is a radiographic image of the thorax, used to examine the lungs, heart, and surrounding structures.
It's one of the most common diagnostic imaging tests, ordered to detect pneumonia, tuberculosis, lung cancer, heart enlargement, or fluid buildup: The doctor ordered a chest x-ray to rule out pneumonia.
Also written as chest X-ray.
- radiographImage from radiation exposure
- x-ray machineRadiation-based imaging apparatus
- lungsRespiratory chest organs
- noduleRounded small lump
- computed tomographyX-ray-based internal imaging
bronchi · radiology · opacity · pleura · infiltrate · pneumonia · mediastinum · ribs · rib fracture · thorax · heart · tuberculosis screening · portable · walk-in clinic · cavity · diaphragm · deep breath · hold still
- medical imagingCT scan, MRI, X-ray, PET scan, MRI scan
- preoperative testsblood test, blood tests, blood work, lab work, CBC
- TB controlcontact tracing, TB screening, TB skin test, infection control, outbreak response
- X-ray Viewsfrontal view, sunrise view, skyline view
- radiologyX-ray, CT scan, MRI machine, MRI, radiologist
- sanatoriumssanatorium, patients, tuberculosis, TB, rest cure
chest x-rayMRI
Magnetic body imaging
CT scan · PET scan · ultrasound · echocardiogram · fluoroscopy
chest x-rayphysical examination
Medical evaluation of body
auscultation · spirometry · blood test · bronchoscopy · biopsy