English · Body & Health
X-ray
/ˈeks.reɪ/
[/ˈeks.reɪ/]
internal body image
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A photograph of the inside of the body, especially the bones, made using radiation.
Example
The X-ray confirmed that the bone in his arm was clearly broken.
The X-ray confirmed that the bone in his arm was clearly broken.
Etymology
Named by Röntgen in 1895; 'X' stood for the unknown rays.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to view bones and some internal structures.