radiograph
1 of 2noun
ra·dio·graph ˈrā-dē-ō-ˌgraf 
: a picture produced on a sensitive surface by a form of radiation other than visible light
specifically : an X-ray or gamma ray photograph
radiographic
ˌrā-dē-ō-ˈgra-fik
adjective radiographically
ˌrā-dē-ō-ˈgra-fi-k(ə-)lē
adverb radiograph
2 of 2verb
radiographed; radiographing; radiographs
transitive verb
: to make a radiograph of
Example Sentences
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Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 21 Aug. 2020 In discussing Ambika’s overall quality of life, the elephant and veterinary team strongly considered Ambika’s gait, blood-work parameters, radiographs, progressions of her lesions and her tendency to occasionally isolate from Shanthi and Bozie. Beth Py-lieberman, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2020 To extract the towel from her, veterinarians -- including Dr. Olivia Clarke -- took radiographs to confirm the cloth's location within the serpent, who was then anesthetized for the procedure. Fox News, 1 Mar. 2020 Scientists used dental, anthropological and chest radiograph comparison analysis, as well as circumstantial evidence, to identify Shelemba. Angie Jackson, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2019 To identify Woods’ remains, scientists from DPAA used dental, anthropological and chest radiograph comparison analysis, as well as circumstantial and material evidence, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. Sheila Vilvens, Cincinnati.com, 27 June 2019 Eventually, officials exhumed Julius’s remains in Belgium and, using dental and chest radiograph comparison analysis, announced the match in November 2017. Ian Shapira, Washington Post, 20 June 2018 J.d. Capelouto, BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2018 Functional instability, grossly simplified, is the feeling of ‘giving way’ while stress radiographs might show a relatively stable joint. SI.com, 25 May 2018 See More
Noun
The mummified remains of the snake were not definitely identified as a snake until a 2009 radiograph, courtesy of a local veterinary clinic, revealed it to be coiled up inside. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 21 Aug. 2020 In discussing Ambika’s overall quality of life, the elephant and veterinary team strongly considered Ambika’s gait, blood-work parameters, radiographs, progressions of her lesions and her tendency to occasionally isolate from Shanthi and Bozie. Beth Py-lieberman, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2020 To extract the towel from her, veterinarians -- including Dr. Olivia Clarke -- took radiographs to confirm the cloth's location within the serpent, who was then anesthetized for the procedure. Fox News, 1 Mar. 2020 Scientists used dental, anthropological and chest radiograph comparison analysis, as well as circumstantial evidence, to identify Shelemba. Angie Jackson, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2019 To identify Woods’ remains, scientists from DPAA used dental, anthropological and chest radiograph comparison analysis, as well as circumstantial and material evidence, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. Sheila Vilvens, Cincinnati.com, 27 June 2019 Eventually, officials exhumed Julius’s remains in Belgium and, using dental and chest radiograph comparison analysis, announced the match in November 2017. Ian Shapira, Washington Post, 20 June 2018 Verb
Mac Donald’s remains were identified using anthropological, dental, and chest radiograph analysis, the release said. J.d. Capelouto, BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2018 Functional instability, grossly simplified, is the feeling of ‘giving way’ while stress radiographs might show a relatively stable joint. SI.com, 25 May 2018 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1896, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1896, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
radiograph 1 of 2
noun
ra·dio·graph -ˌgraf
: an X-ray or gamma-ray photograph
radiograph
2 of 2transitive verb
: to make a radiograph of