Radiography

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The process of making radiographs, and the science of analyzing them. uncountable

    "In addition, a number of new possibilities would be opened up to diagraphy – e.g., radiography of movements, kinematographic radiography, and radiography of those in a state of convulsion."

  2. 2
    photography that uses other kinds of radiation than visible light wordnet
  3. 3
    the process of making a radiograph; producing an image on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light wordnet

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fluoroscopyphotographyradiation physicsradiologyradiotherapyroentgenography

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"In addition, a number of new possibilities would be opened up to diagraphy – e.g., radiography of movements, kinematographic radiography, and radiography of those in a state of convulsion."

Etymology

From radio- + -graphy.

Related phrases

contrast radiographyplain radiography

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