Definition

A type of photography that uses X-rays to create images of the inside of objects, especially for medical purposes.

Example

The doctor ordered a roentgenography to examine the patient's bones for fractures.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of roentgenography?

Yeah, it's that technique that uses x-rays, right?

Exactly! It's fascinating how it helps in medical imaging.

For sure, it really changed the way doctors diagnose problems.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Roentgenography → It is formed from "Roentgen" (the name of Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, the physicist who discovered X-rays) and "-graphy" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write or record). The word refers to the process of recording images using X-rays, named after the discoverer of the technology.

Memory Tip

Think of Wilhelm Roentgen, who 'recorded' images using X-rays, and remember that 'roentgenography' is the technique of capturing those images.

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