Radiography

usgb/ˌreɪdiˈɑɡrəfi/
noun

The use of radiation to create images of the internal structures of an object, especially in medicine to diagnose illnesses.

Doctors use radiography to find broken bones.
Visual representation of "radiography" - The use of radiation to create images of the internal structures of an object, especially in medicine to diagnose illnesses.

Often appears as...

  • X-ray radiography
  • digital radiography

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It’s used to assess injuries.
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Often seen in emergency rooms.
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New technologies improve image quality.
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