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radiography

nounfemininetechnicalcommon/ʁɐdjuɣɾɐfiˈɐ/ra·di·o·gra·fi·a

Definitions

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1

Medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to visualize the internal structure of an object, especially parts of the human body.

Usage examples

The doctor ordered a chest radiography to check for fractures.
The radiography showed a lesion in the knee.

Common combinations

to take an X-raychest radiographyradiographic image
2

A thorough and detailed analysis of a situation, organization, or social phenomenon.

Usage examples

The article provides a radiography of the country's economic crisis.
The report is an accurate radiography of the company's problems.

Common combinations

social radiographyradiography of a situation