xray
Dentist's tooth scan
X-ray refers to a form of electromagnetic radiation that can pass through solid objects, used in medicine to image bones and internal structures, and in security to scan luggage.
As a verb, to x-ray is to examine using this radiation: They x-rayed my ankle to check for fractures.
In the NATO phonetic alphabet, X-ray represents the letter X.
Image from radiation exposure
- fluoroscopyContinuous X-ray video imaging
- mammographyBreast cancer screening X-ray
- angiographyImaging of blood vessels
- tomographyImaging via cross-sections
barium · iodine · film · detector · resolution · exposure · technician · screening
Doctor analyzing medical images
- oncologyCancer medicine specialty
- tumorAbnormal tissue mass
- fractureSplit in hard material
- pneumoniaInfected, inflamed lung tissue
tuberculosis · dosimeter · biopsy · diagnosis · pathology · orthopedic · scoliosis · arthritis
Rigid internal support structure
- skeletonInternal supportive framework
- fractureSplit in hard material
- vertebraeInterlocking bones of spine
- femurUpper leg bone
tibia · fibula · skull · ribs · pelvis · clavicle · scapula · spine
Energy propagation through space
- electromagneticInvolving electric and magnetic fields
- wavelengthSpatial repetition interval
- photonElectromagnetic radiation unit
- ionizingProducing charged particles
penetration · absorption · scatter · radioactive · spectrum · energy · roentgen · tube
Metropolis's flying defender
- superheroPowered champion against evil
- clairvoyanceExtrasensory perception ability
- superpowerDominant nation or magical ability
- revealMake something visible
radiograph
Image from radiation exposure
- fluoroscopyContinuous X-ray video imaging
- mammographyBreast cancer screening X-ray
- angiographyImaging of blood vessels
tomography · barium · iodine · film · detector · resolution · exposure · technician · screening · diagnostic
radiologist
Doctor analyzing medical images
pneumonia · tuberculosis · dosimeter · biopsy · diagnosis · pathology · orthopedic · scoliosis · arthritis
bones
Rigid internal support structure
- skeletonInternal supportive framework
- fractureSplit in hard material
- vertebraeInterlocking bones of spine
femur · tibia · fibula · skull · ribs · pelvis · clavicle · scapula · spine · radius
radiation
Energy propagation through space
- electromagneticInvolving electric and magnetic fields
- wavelengthSpatial repetition interval
- photonElectromagnetic radiation unit
ionizing · penetration · absorption · scatter · radioactive · spectrum · energy · roentgen · tube · voltage
Superman
Metropolis's flying defender
- superheroPowered champion against evil
- clairvoyanceExtrasensory perception ability
- superpowerDominant nation or magical ability
xrayMRI
Magnetic body imaging
ultrasound · PET scan · CT scan · physical examination · visual inspection
xrayopaque
Impassable to light
impenetrable · hidden · concealed · obscured · invisible