x-ray

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Definitions

n.

A type of high-energy electromagnetic radiation that can pass through the body, used to produce images of internal structures.

X射线;X光片

v.

To examine or photograph the inside of something using X-ray radiation.

用X光检查,照X光

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
xroot
+
-connector
+
raystem
=x-ray

Common Collocations

  • 1.X-ray machineX光机
  • 2.X-ray imageX光图像
  • 3.take an X-ray拍X光

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The radiologist ordered an X-ray to examine the patient's fractured ribs.

  • 2.

    X-rays revealed that the artifact contained hidden inscriptions beneath its surface.

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