Definition

A device that allows doctors to see the inside of a body or object using X-rays, showing images on a special screen.

Example

The doctor used a fluoroscope to examine the patient's bones for any fractures.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a fluoroscope in action?

No, I haven't! What does it do exactly?

It's really cool; it lets you see inside things using X-rays.

That sounds fascinating! I’d love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To use a special device to look inside something, usually for medical purposes, by using X-rays that create a moving image.

Example

The doctor will fluoroscope the patient's stomach to check for any issues.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you know they can fluoroscope objects to see what's inside them?

Really? That sounds cool! How does it work?

They use special X-ray technology to examine the interior without opening it up.

Root Explanation

Fluoroscope → It is formed from "fluoro-" (from Latin *fluere*, meaning to flow) and "-scope" (from Greek *skopein*, meaning to look or examine). The word describes an instrument that allows one to look at the flow of X-rays through a subject.

Memory Tip

Think of 'flowing' ('fluere') light that you can 'look at' ('skopein') — that's what a fluoroscope does.

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