radiography

noun

ra·​di·​og·​ra·​phy ˌrā-dē-ˈä-grə-fē How to pronounce radiography (audio)
: the art, act, or process of making radiographs

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The under secretary also observed classes and met with students in the school’s healthcare programs including medical radiography, nursing and ultrasound programs. The Arizona Republic, 23 Jan. 2024 Hard proof awaits, but metal shards and what appear to be bullet holes in the Eve panel were revealed by radiography. Christopher Knight, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2024 The team used radiography to take detailed images of the teeth that were also physically examined by a team of dentists and osteoarchaeologists. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2023 The veterinary team had to sedate her to perform radiography and decide on a course of treatment. Diane Bell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2023 See all Example Sentences for radiography 

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of radiography was in 1896

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“Radiography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiography. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

radiography

noun
ra·​di·​og·​ra·​phy ˌrā-dē-ˈäg-rə-fē How to pronounce radiography (audio)
plural radiographies
: the art, act, or process of making radiographs and sonograms

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