Definition

A type of image produced by the exposure of photographic film to radiation emitted from a sample, often used in scientific research to visualize the distribution of radioactive substances.

Example

The scientist analyzed the autoradiogram to determine the location of the radioactive markers in the tissue sample.

Conversation

Have you ever seen an autoradiogram before?

No, I haven't. What is it exactly?

It's a type of image used in labs to show where radioactive material is located.

That sounds interesting! I’d love to see one sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Autoradiogram → It is formed from "auto-" (meaning self) and "radiogram" (from "radius" meaning ray and "gramma" meaning something written). The word refers to an image produced by the radiation emitted from a sample, thus a self-generated image from rays.

Memory Tip

Think of 'self' ('auto-') creating an image from 'rays' ('radiogram') — that's how an autoradiogram works.

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