grenz ray

noun

ˈgren(t)s-

often capitalized G

: a soft X-ray with wavelength near the limit of extreme ultraviolet used especially in treating skin lesions

called also infraroentgen ray

Word History

Etymology

partial translation of German grenzstrahl, from grenze border (from Middle High German grenize, from Polish granica) + strahl ray

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