Definition

Related to a method of taking images of the inside of the body using radiation, often used in medical settings to diagnose conditions.

Example

The doctor reviewed the radiographic images to check for any abnormalities.

Conversation

I heard you got a new job in the medical field.

Yeah, I'm working with radiographic images now.

That sounds interesting! What do you like most about it?

I enjoy analyzing the radiographic data to help diagnose patients.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Radiographic → It is formed from "radio-" (from Latin *radius*, meaning ray) and "graphic" (from Greek *graphia*, meaning writing or representation). The word refers to the representation of images using rays, particularly in medical imaging.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rays' ('radio-') being used to create a 'representation' ('graphic') of the inside of the body, which is what radiographic means.

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