radiography

Noun

Meaning

photography that uses other kinds of radiation than visible light

the process of making a radiograph; producing an image on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

roentgenography skiagraphy roentgenology MRI x-ray art radiograph photography imaging radiology cinematography radiotherapy autoradiography shadowgraph radiogram
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Hypernyms

photography picture taking

Hyponyms

autoradiography roentgenography xeroradiography X-ray photography

Related terms

radiology radiographic radiographer radiographically radiographics radiographist

Phrases with the word

form of radiography using computer software body section radiography breast radiography auto-radiography X-ray radiography

Examples

About 10% of people with lung cancer do not have symptoms at diagnosis; these cancers are incidentally found on routine chest radiography. Source: Internet

After a quick study of radiology, anatomy, and automotive mechanics she procured X-ray equipment, vehicles, auxiliary generators, and developed mobile radiography units, which came to be popularly known as petites Curies ("Little Curies"). Source: Internet

Chiropractors use x-ray radiography to examine the bone structure of a patient. Source: Internet

Civilian uses include counterweights in aircraft, radiation shielding in medical radiation therapy and industrial radiography equipment, and containers for transporting radioactive materials. Source: Internet

Frequent complications of osteoporosis are vertebral fractures for which spinal radiography can help considerably in diagnosis and follow-up. Source: Internet

Mr Audu reported that some of the equipment destroyed included Magnetic Resonance Imaging Machines (MRI), Computer Tomography Machines, Digital Mammography and Digital Radiography. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

radiographically radiographics radiographist radiogravimetric radiohafnium radiohalo